Does Intake Of Fish Oil Supplements Help In Controlling BP Levels?

Posted on Sat, 27 Feb 2016

Question: Good evening sir, I am 40 yrs old male.. My FBS is 180 and PPBS is 210 and HBA1C is 6.8..Iam on diet control and doing walking. Taking Tenoric 50 for Hypertension. Please suggest me the line of treatment.. And also wanted to know whether can I take fishoil supplements. Please name and dose.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.

First , yes fish lIver oil may be used. once a day is sufficient.

The levels of sugars are high and obviously, the diet control is not sufficient.
You should check creatinine levels and if found normal , I would suggest starting tab metformin.
An initial dose of 500 mg once daily should be fine to start with. Then gradually increase the dose. Many brands are available eg glycomet. You can choose the brand available locally.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (33 minutes later)

Thanks for your answer,
Fasting Urine : nil
PPBS Urine : 0.5%
Serum creatinine : 1.12
Mean blood glucose 151

Please name good brand and dosage of fish oil supplements

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (7 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
Seven sea cod liver oil is amongst the best brand that's easily available.
Since creatinine is normal, metformin can be started.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (35 hours later)

Thanks for valuable answer, can I discontinue the tablet if my sugar levels are normal.. And proceed with walking and yoga. I am started with tab.Glycomet on your prescription, I am taking with lunch but after 1 hr iam getting cramps in stomach. Please suggest..

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (13 hours later)

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Hi
Thanks for your response.
It would be better to take the medicine in the morning.
The abdominal pain is a side effect of the medicine.
This is usually seen in extended release tablets. Avoid them at the start. Take the plain tablets.
I think it would be prudent to continue the tablet even thereafter since the sugars are coming to normal due to tablets.
Monitor the sugars with a glucometer regularly.
I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar