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Can Glycomet 500 SR Be Taken In Place Of Glycomet For Treating Type 2 Diabetes?

Two months back, detected for type 2 diabetes.i am taking Glycomet 500 after Break fast and dinner. My sugar levels are now 190 fasting and 300 pp.weather it is necessary to continue the dose as it is or should it be increased? Secondly Can I take Glycomet 500 SR in place of Glycomet 500
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I have read your question completely and understand your concerns.

Your Fasting blood glucose and post prandial blood glucose are still high. For good control of diabetes, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 and your post prandial blood glucose should be less than 160. I would advise you to get your HbA1C levels also checked. This is a blood test which tells you your average blood glucose over the last 3 months. For good diabetes control, it should be less than 6.5% provided you are below 60 years of age and without any other health problems like recent heart attack, stroke etc.

For better control of your blood glucose levels, I would advise you to increase your Glycomet dose. Take Glycomet 1000 mg twice a day , at breakfast and dinner time. your could take Glycomet SR 1000 mg as well. SR means Slow Release tablets, the side effects with SR medication are lesser than with conventional tablets.

Kindly check your fasting and post prandial blood glucose levels in 2 weeks.

I would advise you to follow a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, reduce the quantity of carbohydrates ( rice, roti, chapati, bread, pasta etc), take adequate quantity of protein, at least 3 serving a of fruit. Avoid high fatty, high sugary and high calorie food.

Exercise for at least 45 minutes everyday.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you

Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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Can Glycomet 500 SR Be Taken In Place Of Glycomet For Treating Type 2 Diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question completely and understand your concerns. Your Fasting blood glucose and post prandial blood glucose are still high. For good control of diabetes, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 and your post prandial blood glucose should be less than 160. I would advise you to get your HbA1C levels also checked. This is a blood test which tells you your average blood glucose over the last 3 months. For good diabetes control, it should be less than 6.5% provided you are below 60 years of age and without any other health problems like recent heart attack, stroke etc. For better control of your blood glucose levels, I would advise you to increase your Glycomet dose. Take Glycomet 1000 mg twice a day , at breakfast and dinner time. your could take Glycomet SR 1000 mg as well. SR means Slow Release tablets, the side effects with SR medication are lesser than with conventional tablets. Kindly check your fasting and post prandial blood glucose levels in 2 weeks. I would advise you to follow a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, reduce the quantity of carbohydrates ( rice, roti, chapati, bread, pasta etc), take adequate quantity of protein, at least 3 serving a of fruit. Avoid high fatty, high sugary and high calorie food. Exercise for at least 45 minutes everyday. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru