I was diagnoses with type 2 diabete, and I believe I can controlled with a diet, but, the dr. suggested to star on metaformin right away. I don t want to star and not able to stop taking any med. Suggestions.. Can I star this med. now and stop after few months. I want to do the right thing. Please help
Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
In a newly diagnosed diabetes type 2, If i were your treating doctor, i would suggest Diet and exercise management first for up to 2-3 months with regular sugar level monitoring every two weeks. If the sugar levels are under control with this , the same is continued as long as sugar levels are under control with regular sugar levels monitoring every 1-2 months. You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
Secondly, If the sugar levels are not under control after 2-3 months, then I prescribe anti diabetic drug of minimal dose to optimum until sugar levels are controlled, once dose is set, then the same is continued. But medicines can't be stopped. They should be continued for life.
Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health Thank you. Dr Phanindra Dulipala Diabetologist.
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. In a newly diagnosed diabetes type 2, If i were your treating doctor, i would suggest Diet and exercise management first for up to 2-3 months with regular sugar level monitoring every two weeks. If the sugar levels are under control with this , the same is continued as long as sugar levels are under control with regular sugar levels monitoring every 1-2 months. You can discuss this with your treating doctor. Secondly, If the sugar levels are not under control after 2-3 months, then I prescribe anti diabetic drug of minimal dose to optimum until sugar levels are controlled, once dose is set, then the same is continued. But medicines can t be stopped. They should be continued for life. Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health Thank you. Dr Phanindra Dulipala Diabetologist.