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Does Melmet Help In Reducing Weight?

iam 36 yrs...height 177 cm ..wt 89 kg. old recently passed through ptca advised by my cardiologist clavix..od .....ecosprin od...tonact 40...od ....he advised me to have sugar precautionary diet...as my b.s is 110 for fasting ..145 for pp....now when advise taken from diabiologist doctor he advise me to take melmet sr 1000... for my weight loss...it has been taken for 7 days i found conspitation and my wt increased by 1 kg please tell me how can melmet sr can help in wt loss shall it be continued or discontinued
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

Melmet is given to bring down your sugar levels . It will not help in losing weight . But don't stop it as your Sugars may go high .

For weight loss you need to do Diet and Aerobic Exercise .

Diet : Low calorie low cholesterol diet -- Avoid Sweets , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food , Junk Food , Cheese , Butter and Ghee. Eat more of fruits, vegetables and drink plenty of water .

Exercise : Do aerobic exercises like Brisk walking , Jogging , Running , Cycling or Swimming at least 30 minutes every day .
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Does Melmet Help In Reducing Weight?

HI Thanks for posting your query . Melmet is given to bring down your sugar levels . It will not help in losing weight . But don t stop it as your Sugars may go high . For weight loss you need to do Diet and Aerobic Exercise . Diet : Low calorie low cholesterol diet -- Avoid Sweets , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food , Junk Food , Cheese , Butter and Ghee. Eat more of fruits, vegetables and drink plenty of water . Exercise : Do aerobic exercises like Brisk walking , Jogging , Running , Cycling or Swimming at least 30 minutes every day .