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Is FBS Value Of 107 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: Hi,
I am 28yrs old found I am in prediabetics stage in fasting sugar level is 107 doctor gave obimet sr 500mg for 3 months, I am also over weight, does this tablet help for reducing weight and insulin resistance.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Metformin is a weight neutral drug reduces insulin resistance.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Obimet contains Metfromin.
Metformin decreases insulin resistance and helps in keeping blood sugar levels under control.
It action is weight neutral it means it wont increase weight may help in reducing weight in some but it cannot be applied to all.

I may suggest Use of Metformin in optimal dose 1500 to 2000mg per day in divided doses.
I may also suggest investigations like-
- HbA1c
- Lipid Profile.
- Urine albumin creatinine ratio.
- Liver Function Test.
- Kidney Function Test.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (2 hours later)

Thanks for the reply,
Do I have to avoid sugar completely in this stage.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow diabetic diet.

Detailed Answer:
Yes avoid sugar completely.
Follow diabetic diet. Consult near by dietitian who can plan diet for you considering your BMI (Body Mass Index) & food habits.
Also follow regular exercise.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (35 minutes later)

I need to follow this for 3 months or here after

I have a baby of 1 yr old, during last stage of pregnancy I got diabetics. later it became normal, so my concern is it can be controlled now with this tablet or need to have tablets all the time...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow modified life style for life long.

Detailed Answer:
Considering history of diabetes during pregnancy you are at high risk for progression to Diabetes from pre-diabetes.
Also other factors that play important role in decision making are-
- Family history of diabetes.
- Your physical examination.
- BMI (Body Mass Index).
- HbA1c.
- Blood sugar levels.

I may suggest to follow modified life style for life time.

Hope this helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee