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Is Glucovance The Right Medication For Diabetes In An Active Sports Player?

HAI DOCTOR, I AM MOHAMMED, 35 YEARS OLD MALE,LIVING IN FUJAIRA UAE, DIABETIC SINCE 2012 , MY SUGAR LEVEL IS AROUND IN BETWEEN 250- 275, IF I SKIP A DAY WITH OUT THE TAB. I AM A SPORTS MAN. EVERY DAY I ENGAGED IN ANY FORM OF GAMES SUCH AS FOOTBALL, BADMINTON ,CRICKET. IF I PLAY MORE THAN 1.5 HRS I WILL SKIP MY TAB BUT MY SUGAR LEVEL IS NOT CHANGING. MY MEDICINE IS GLUCOVANCE 500mg/5mg [metformin hydrocloride and gilbenclamide]. IS THERE ANY CHANGE OF MEDICINE I NEED TO ??..
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Hello,

Please see that whatever activity you engage in your sugar level should be maintained. Your fasting sugar should be below 130 mg /100 ml and sugar level 2 hours after meals should be below 200 mg/100ml and most importantly your HbA1c should be below 6.5.

If your sugar level are maintained such with the already taking medicines then no need to change medicines. If the level are not maintained, then you should see local doctor he will adjust dosage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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Is Glucovance The Right Medication For Diabetes In An Active Sports Player?

Hello, Please see that whatever activity you engage in your sugar level should be maintained. Your fasting sugar should be below 130 mg /100 ml and sugar level 2 hours after meals should be below 200 mg/100ml and most importantly your HbA1c should be below 6.5. If your sugar level are maintained such with the already taking medicines then no need to change medicines. If the level are not maintained, then you should see local doctor he will adjust dosage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi