Hi my name is krishna kumar I have diabetics from last 32 years .as I am using glycomet 1gm. I was shocked to see that the glycomet I ate in the night did not get digested and it came out in my stool .can you please help .what can be the reason.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist51yrs exp

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Hello, thanks for the query. I have seen the details mentioned. Sometimes it is seen that the tablet taken, particularly if it is sustained release or extended release type, then it does appear in the stools. But the medicine contained in it is almost utilised. Only the material used for making it remain for long time in the gut is coming out. There is no reason to worry at all. More importantly it is necessary to see that your blood glucose is maintained with in the specified limits like: fbg < 100 mg or closer to it. Pp 150 to 170 mg & hba1c% < 7% considering your age. Since there is no mention about that aspect in your details, no further comments or suggestions can be given. Usually if one is on same drug/s for a very long time, then effect wares off. So there may be a need to look at over all treatment which includes drugs, dietary pattern & extent of daily exercise. Therefore, if you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.  

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