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What Causes Hypoglycemia While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hi, I am 70, male. Having Diabetes type II last 25 years. I have been taking Dianorm M for many years with good control of blood sugar level. Fasting around 110. I experience hypoglycemic at times due to delayed lunch. Otherwise no problem. Recently my Dr. Prescribed Instamet 50/500 in place of Diamond M. He said taking Instamet will ensure there is no instance of hypoglycemia at all . Is this true? Are there any other benefit by switching over to Instamet? I am reluctant to change my current medication unless there is good reason for doing so. Kindly advise. - Arul
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, I would advise not change the drug because antidiabetic drugs can cause the hypoglycemia if care not being taken, if you are not taking care then hypoglycemia is must, because our mistake drug can not be changed it is not the option neither it will change anything, better to take care in dose timing and meal timing hope this information helps.
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What Causes Hypoglycemia While Suffering From Diabetes?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, I would advise not change the drug because antidiabetic drugs can cause the hypoglycemia if care not being taken, if you are not taking care then hypoglycemia is must, because our mistake drug can not be changed it is not the option neither it will change anything, better to take care in dose timing and meal timing hope this information helps.