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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes?
Question: I just found out i have a high sugar number, i have been taken METformin HCL 500mg for a month i have been checking level of glucose, I return to the doctor on monday, when the doctor tested it first time it was 500, now its as low as 210, will he just give me a different medication? I just changed my diet 5 days ago. and does this mean i have diabetes 2.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
Firstly, a drop of blood sugar from 500 to 210 is good.
But it is not yet completely controlled.
I think your doctor will need to increase the dose of Metformin.
Possibly a dose of 850 mg would be better.
As for diet, please stick to a regular diet.
Fluctuations in the diet (whether lessor more) would alter the sugars and thereby make sugar medicine difficult to prescribe.
Also, I think a moderate exercise regimen would help you control sugars further.
But again, this needs to be very regular.
And yes, it is very likely to be type 2 diabetes.
I hope this helps.
Best of luck,
Dr Mittal
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
Firstly, a drop of blood sugar from 500 to 210 is good.
But it is not yet completely controlled.
I think your doctor will need to increase the dose of Metformin.
Possibly a dose of 850 mg would be better.
As for diet, please stick to a regular diet.
Fluctuations in the diet (whether lessor more) would alter the sugars and thereby make sugar medicine difficult to prescribe.
Also, I think a moderate exercise regimen would help you control sugars further.
But again, this needs to be very regular.
And yes, it is very likely to be type 2 diabetes.
I hope this helps.
Best of luck,
Dr Mittal
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