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Can Glykind M Be Taken For A Long Time?

Hi Sir,I am a diabetic for last 3 years , 1st one year frequently I had visited doctor, after that I am not visiting doctor, as he prescribed , I have been using 'Glykind M' tablet, not daily,but irregularly I am using, as I am able to control by exercise and diet. Is it safe for using it long term and irregularly ?
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Diabetologist 's  Response
Dear sir .. Greetings ... It s nice to know that you are keeping your blood sugar in check through lifestyle changes .. First check your HbA1c levels microalbuminuria and meet me again..but u tel that u r taking metformin irregularly !!! That is not allowed.u have take the tablets regularly .. But the dose can be adjusted by checking your FBG and HbA1c levels .. Metformin is a safe drug u need not worry .. Please continue ur lifestyle management with regular tablets... If u have any other question s pls do meet me with the reports ... Thank you
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Diabetologist Dr. Niranjan G's  Response
Dear sir.. greeting s... i understand your concern.. please keep in mind that there is no complete cure for diabetes .. only thing we can do is to keep sugar levels under control to prevent long term complications.. please do take the tablets continuously every day .. u cannot take these tablets irregularly!!! first get your HbA1c and microalbuminuria done and meet us we will see if the dose is sufficient or not... please do exercise and consume more of greenleafy vegetables ... use of milets/nuts will help ... metformin is safe for long term use u need not worry ... u have to take tablets regularly ... please do contact us for any other questions ... thank you take care
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Can Glykind M Be Taken For A Long Time?

Dear sir .. Greetings ... It s nice to know that you are keeping your blood sugar in check through lifestyle changes .. First check your HbA1c levels microalbuminuria and meet me again..but u tel that u r taking metformin irregularly !!! That is not allowed.u have take the tablets regularly .. But the dose can be adjusted by checking your FBG and HbA1c levels .. Metformin is a safe drug u need not worry .. Please continue ur lifestyle management with regular tablets... If u have any other question s pls do meet me with the reports ... Thank you