
Diabetic, On Medication. Sugar Under Control With Trigil And Insulin. Suggest Alternate?

Brief Answer:
Ban had been revoked
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir/madam
Welcome to healthcare magic
The ban was on the drug pioglitazone. But it was revoked. Low dose of pioglitazone is allowed.
It is not recommended if there are signs of heart failure or risk of fracture
There are newer alternatives available such as gliptins.
Thanks
Ban had been revoked
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir/madam
Welcome to healthcare magic
The ban was on the drug pioglitazone. But it was revoked. Low dose of pioglitazone is allowed.
It is not recommended if there are signs of heart failure or risk of fracture
There are newer alternatives available such as gliptins.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thanks. Doctor now prescribed istamet (SitagliptinPhosphate&Metformin Hydrochloride50/1000). Would this help bring the sugar level under control?
Brief Answer:
good selection
Detailed Answer:
Dear madam
It will bring down the sugars and even hba1c also. It will preserve beta cells too. So you can continue..
Thanks
good selection
Detailed Answer:
Dear madam
It will bring down the sugars and even hba1c also. It will preserve beta cells too. So you can continue..
Thanks
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E

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