Is Metformin Or Amaryl Safe For Heart Issues?

Hello, I read your message carefully and understood your medical issue. I noticed this information: - you drink Oolong tea - diabetic - last month experienced a heart attack and a stent placement - have taken Actors for 4 years, now stopped and take Amaryl instead - last month Amaryl was substituted by Metformin I see you have type 2 diabetes which is mostly treated with oral medications. Amaryl, Metformin and Actos are all oral drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes. Oolong tea is produced by the leaves, buds and stems of plant named Camellia sinesis. It is the same plant from which is made black tea and green tea but differs in processing: fully fermented for black tea; unfermented green tea while Oolong tea is semi-fermented. Every time you use anything, should look inside the ingredients. It contains caffeine which can cause irregular heartbeat in some people. So, I do not recommend its use to you, at least now. It is true that caffeine can help reduce blood sugar levels; however, you might suffer episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) which would be a problem as you have a stent placed. With regards to anti-diabetic medications you are taking, I advise to measure your blood sugar levels (bsl), record the results and report to your doctor to review and see if you need to adjust the dose. Amaryl is commonly associated with hypoglycemia, so adjustment of dose is required. Furthermore, these drugs help maintain the blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. So they help you control your blood sugar and maintain your vessels healthy as well. I hope this was helpful for you. I wish fast recovery. Dr.Albana