Metformin Health Feed

Hello, thanks for the query.
Tablet diamet contains only metformin where as istamrt is a combination of metformin plus sitagliptin.

Yes, glycomet is on of the brands of the salt metformin that is used to manage diabetes. Other brands are- glyciphage, cetapin, exermet.

Please note in Pcos there is insulin resistance for which your doctor must have started you on diamet , and yes you need to reduce weight by doing regular exercise.

Compete cure of the pcod can not be ascertained you will have to continue with the treatment and then assess it after the specified period

Hello

You have Diabetes and you are on said medication, and your blood sugar is around 120-135.

Please clarify that this blood sugar level is Fasting or Post prandial or Random.

Thanks

Dr Joozer Rangwala

Yes. And cycle needs to be monitored with ultrasound. Also positive thinking will help you a lot and little weight loss

Dear lybrate user,
If hardness of finger carries sensation,it's not d side effect of yor medication and diebetic condition, at all.
Maintain all anti diabetics norms along with medication.
Take,care

Yes it is used. But it is not a permanent solution.
Better take homeopathic treatment. It can cure PCOD.

Hello, thanks for the query.
From the details given I understand that you are on gluconorm 4 mg (how many times day?), plus metformin 1000 mg is once plus what is that "under 5 mg tablet? Fasting glucose 200 mg is definitely very high.
Another important aspect is your excess weight. With a bmi of 37.5 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter) you have over 34 kgs extra. That itslef is an invitation for uncontrolled blood glucose. It is better if you come with clear details and current fast...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for your query.
The drugs mentioned Glimepiride and Voglibose are different in their action.
Metformin is supposed to reduce or delay glucose absorption and hence slows down blood glucose rise after taking food. Plus it also reduces insulin resistance hence helps blood glucose control. There are other beneficial effects like helps slight weight reduction.
Glimepiride is a sulphonylurea compound, it stimulates insulin secretion by the beta cells of pancreas, t...more