Sir/Madam, My father Mr. ML Sarma, aged 85 and diabetic. As per Blood Test his Fasting Blood Sugar is 148 mg/dl on today. He is using Metformin 500 mg in the morning and Metformin 250 mg at night. Now I want your valuable suggestions in this matter. Or he may use Metformin 500 mg at night.

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist38yrs exp

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Increase the dose of Metformin at night.

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist47yrs exp

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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. The information is very inadequate. Please give following details: fasting, PP glucose levels, HbA1c5, creatinine and urea levels. I need to look at his e GFR as he is of 85 years. Then only I will be able to advise. Thanks.

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