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Should The Medication Be Started For The HbA1C Reading Of 6.6?
I recently had my HbA1C done and the reading was 6.6. My doctor has advised me Amaryl - 1M once daily before BF and Cetapin XR 500mg - 1 daily after dinner. He has also given Storvas - 1 after dinner, even though I am yet to be diagnosed with cholesterol. Please advise as to how I should proceed.
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Statins (Storvas) are routinely prescribed for all Diabetics – even with normal cholesterol levels…
Because Diabetes is a risk factor for heart attack
Statins not only reduce cholesterol, but also have effects beyond cholesterol
You also need Life Style changes like Diet & Exercise / no tobacco or alcohol
You need to know your sugar levels to adjust the drugs for Diabetes…
Take care
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Statins (Storvas) are routinely prescribed for all Diabetics – even with normal cholesterol levels…
Because Diabetes is a risk factor for heart attack
Statins not only reduce cholesterol, but also have effects beyond cholesterol
You also need Life Style changes like Diet & Exercise / no tobacco or alcohol
You need to know your sugar levels to adjust the drugs for Diabetes…
Take care
Good luck
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