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Should Matformin Be Changed After Increased Sugar Levels?
hi doctor;
i am having diabetic type ii since last 2 years. I used to manage it with Tab matformin 500mg TDS. since last month or so fasting i am getting 140 and and pp is 200. why it is happening. shall i change matformin? any dr can suggest what should i do now?
i am having diabetic type ii since last 2 years. I used to manage it with Tab matformin 500mg TDS. since last month or so fasting i am getting 140 and and pp is 200. why it is happening. shall i change matformin? any dr can suggest what should i do now?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Diabetes can be a progressive illness. It is possible to move from controlling blood sugars on lifestyle changes to needing one or two medications to eventually needing insulin.
It is the nature of the disease.
If you have not changed your diet or your level of activity then the increase in blood sugars may be related to the slight progression of the disease.
You may want to consider increasing your level of physical activity and taking a look to see if any dietary modifications can be made.
In addition, your medication may need to be increased. Metformin can go up to 3 g a day total.
There is also a slow release format if you have any gastrointestinal upset with the higher doses.
I hope this helps
Diabetes can be a progressive illness. It is possible to move from controlling blood sugars on lifestyle changes to needing one or two medications to eventually needing insulin.
It is the nature of the disease.
If you have not changed your diet or your level of activity then the increase in blood sugars may be related to the slight progression of the disease.
You may want to consider increasing your level of physical activity and taking a look to see if any dietary modifications can be made.
In addition, your medication may need to be increased. Metformin can go up to 3 g a day total.
There is also a slow release format if you have any gastrointestinal upset with the higher doses.
I hope this helps
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