My fasting sugar is 133 and pp sugar is 231. My hba1c is 7.1.i have been asked to take gluformin xl 1gm. What should I do?

Dr. Deepak GoutamDiabetologist2022yrs exp

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Just continue same drug and your hba1c is within normal limit.  

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist51yrs exp

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Hello, thanks for the query. I have seen the details given. Fbg 133 mg and pp 231 mg are showing that there needs to be still better glucose control. Ideally fbg should be < 100 mg or closer to 100 mg, pp 150 to 170 mg & hba1c% <6.8%. Tablet metformin 1000 mg, is good enough, if you tolerate it weel. Otherwise there are better options also available for achieving better control. However, it is very important to understand that along with medication it is very important to have a restricted diet, do regular exercise of over 1 hour a day and maintain normal weight. Since there is no mention of any of these details it is difficult to comment on that part. Thanks.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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Along with medicines Follow diabetes diet which simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. U can take (moderate amount) Grapes. Apples. Berries. Citrus fruits. Papaya. U should avoid Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. Trans Fats Sugar, cake, pastries Mithai/sweets Chocolate Fruits like mango, litchi etc. White Bread, Pasta Fruit-Flavored Yogurt. Sweetened Breakfast Cereals. Flavored Coffee Drinks. Honey 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or soaked almonds or any seasonal fruit.. No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. 3. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc 4. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods 7.Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 8. Drink lot of water. 9.Curd is good for u. Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, Swimming, gymming, walking etc. Now about point no. 5. You should join a gym for weight training. Do it 2-3 times a week with at least 48 hours in between 2 sessions. For more details u can consult me. 

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