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Is It Fine To Take Vidagliptin At Night When FBS Is 232?
Doctor I m taking amaryl 1.5 mg before breakfast and 1.5 mg with 500 mg glucophage at dinner time , my fasting reading is 306 . my physician add vildagliptin 50 mg at breakfast , after one day I checked FBS is 232, is it OK or I will start vidagliptin at night also , I m 52 years old.
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
hi,
It is NOT a good idea to self adjust the doses of diabetic medications.
you have all indications to be kept on insulin as i don't think another dose of vilda is going to bring your sugars to less than 110 (from 232). Mind that you are already on drugs, which are proving ineffective.
you may ask your doctor to initiate insulin to prevent your high sugars damaging one of the internal organs. finally, diet restriction and regular exercise are essential irrespective of what you use.
all the best.
It is NOT a good idea to self adjust the doses of diabetic medications.
you have all indications to be kept on insulin as i don't think another dose of vilda is going to bring your sugars to less than 110 (from 232). Mind that you are already on drugs, which are proving ineffective.
you may ask your doctor to initiate insulin to prevent your high sugars damaging one of the internal organs. finally, diet restriction and regular exercise are essential irrespective of what you use.
all the best.
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