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On Gluconorm PG2 For Diabetes. Controlled Blood Sugar. Can Shifting To Lesser Strong Medicine Like Gluconorm Suggested?

I am a type 2 diabetic patient since last one year and I am using on the advise of doctor, Gluconorm PG2. I take one tablet every morning with empty stomach, followed by breakfast after half an hour. Now my blood sugar is under control. But I think, this medicene is of very high strength and I want to shift to lesser strength medicene like Gluconorm. Also recently indian goverment has banned PG2 due to content of Pioglitazone which may cause heart failure or bladder cancer. I am also overwight. Please suggest
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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Hello,

Gluconorm(Metformin) is an insulin sensitizer and helps in the peripheral utilization of glucose but with not stimulate insulin secretion from pancreas.
So you may take sulfonylureas like Glimepiride with metformin.
Check your blood sugar for good response following the regimens.
If blood sugar increases then consult your doctor for more advice.
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On Gluconorm PG2 For Diabetes. Controlled Blood Sugar. Can Shifting To Lesser Strong Medicine Like Gluconorm Suggested?

Hello, Gluconorm(Metformin) is an insulin sensitizer and helps in the peripheral utilization of glucose but with not stimulate insulin secretion from pancreas. So you may take sulfonylureas like Glimepiride with metformin. Check your blood sugar for good response following the regimens. If blood sugar increases then consult your doctor for more advice.