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What Causes Stiffness In The Joints And Swelling In The Hands?

Dear Doctor, Ive been using Galvus 50mg since diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. My daily reading 4-8, 8 occurs after a party. Ive been cooking diabetic meals for 5 years already (for ageing parents) and that s the reason when I go to a party my blood sugar increases. Since using Galvus, Im feeling like an old woman. I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. My joints is stiff and my hands and feet feel swollen. Ive eliminated all other supplements, but its still the same. Age 55. Is it the Galvus?
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Your blood glucose levels seem to be well controlled. That is mainly due to Galvus, plus your dietary control. It would have been better if HbA1c% is also mentioned, which would give a clear idea about blood glucose control. There is no mention about any exercise being done.

Treatment with Galvus is not the reason for problems with joints. In fact if blood glucose is well controlled then energy level is bound to be much higher including the feeling of well being. Joint stiffness and pains can be due to many other reasons.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar
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What Causes Stiffness In The Joints And Swelling In The Hands?

Hello, Your blood glucose levels seem to be well controlled. That is mainly due to Galvus, plus your dietary control. It would have been better if HbA1c% is also mentioned, which would give a clear idea about blood glucose control. There is no mention about any exercise being done. Treatment with Galvus is not the reason for problems with joints. In fact if blood glucose is well controlled then energy level is bound to be much higher including the feeling of well being. Joint stiffness and pains can be due to many other reasons. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar