Age 34 female type 2 diabetic. Taking glycomet gp o.5 for last 5+ years as morning dose. With glyciphage 500 sr/750 as support in night when levels increase with frequency of 20 days in 3 months types. Are there any long term harmful effects of both the medicines.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist48yrs exp

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Hello, thanks for the query. Madam most of the currently used drugs in treating diabetes are quite safe. Metformin is in use for over 60 years. Glimiperide is in use over 20 years and is very well tolerated. In fact more than the drugs it is the uncontrolled blood glucose level which is more dangerous, as it leads to setting in of long term complications associated with diabetes affecting a number of vital systems. So please look at achieving a strict glucose control than worrying about side effects of the drugs used for treatment. Thanks.  

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