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Can I Do Exercises Instead Of Taking Metformin?
I am 79 years old, have pacemaker, take blood pressure pills, and sometimes type II diabetic medicine (metformin). If I continue on a sound diabetic diet (watching the portions and carbs) get plenty of exercise, do I need to take the metformin which disagrees with my system, (uncomfortable stomach, and slight dizziness and weakness in the body? I exercise everyday and am currently working on a sound diet.???
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Tue, 20 May 2014
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dear sir i can understand your concern.
i am very sorry for your condition.
in my opinion,considering your age and status of pacemaker implantation plenty of exercise is not advisable.
i suggest you to go for milt to moderate exercise and diet control.
there are other options which you can consider like DPP4 inhibitors and SGLT 2 inhibitors.
kindly meet your doc and discuss about this issue.
Regards
Dr vamsi Krishna
Diabetologist
i am very sorry for your condition.
in my opinion,considering your age and status of pacemaker implantation plenty of exercise is not advisable.
i suggest you to go for milt to moderate exercise and diet control.
there are other options which you can consider like DPP4 inhibitors and SGLT 2 inhibitors.
kindly meet your doc and discuss about this issue.
Regards
Dr vamsi Krishna
Diabetologist
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