My sugar levels are 5-6.3 when fasting and can go up to 8 or 9 when not. I'm taking metformin 750g twice a day. Diet control and weight loss is good. Is it advisable to take diabetic supplement with medication?

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist49yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. I have seen the details given. However, there is very little relevant information. Please clarify what is meaning of "my sugar levels are 5-6.3 when fasting and can go up to 8 or 9 when not fasting" I do not understand this statement at all. We in India use mg/ 100 ml units for blood glucose most often. Plus there is no mention of HbA1c%, weight, height, dietary pattern and extent f daily exercise as well as lipid profile. Please give above details plus mention correctly fasting blood glucose and PP(after food) glucose. On seeing those ddetails I will be able to give some guidance. Thanks.

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist40yrs exp

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Please control your diabetes with diabetic diet, regular exercise, weight reduction if overweight and medicines if advised by your treating physician. Avoid any diabetic supplement.

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