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Hi Doctor, My Dad Is Taking Glycomet 500mg Morning And

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Posted on Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Question: hi Doctor, my dad is taking glycomet 500mg morning and night.
Now he had under gone angioplasty and placement of stunt. And due to the side effects of tablets he had gastrointestinal issues so he is not able to eat food properly. He is taking liquid diet now and then.
Due to his insufficient diet can we give him glycomet sr 500mg twice a day (morning and evening).
Please advise. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Elona (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I need some blood sugar

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Glucomet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains metformin hydrochloride which increases insulin secretion and reduces blood glucose levels.

If Metformine cause gastrointestinal issues,it is better if you avoid this drug.

There are a lot of other antidiabetic drugs that can be helpful to normalise your father's diabetes.
In his circumtances(after angioplasty and STENT)it is better to use insulin.

Let me know some recent blood sugar results(fasting and 2h after meals)and i can guide you further.
Wish you good health.

Let me know your
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Hi Doctor, My Dad Is Taking Glycomet 500mg Morning And

Brief Answer: I need some blood sugar Detailed Answer: Hello Glucomet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains metformin hydrochloride which increases insulin secretion and reduces blood glucose levels. If Metformine cause gastrointestinal issues,it is better if you avoid this drug. There are a lot of other antidiabetic drugs that can be helpful to normalise your father's diabetes. In his circumtances(after angioplasty and STENT)it is better to use insulin. Let me know some recent blood sugar results(fasting and 2h after meals)and i can guide you further. Wish you good health. Let me know your