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Is Turmeric Intake Safe Along With Metformin While Treating Diabetes?

I am Diabetic and have severe neuoropathy on the arms and hands. Some believe it is arthritis but have not been diagnosed as such. I wanted to know if there is any interaction with taking Tumerac with Metformin. I use the Tumerac for inflammation and pain. FORGET IT....I THOUGHT THIS WAS A FREE CONSULTATION. SORRY BUT I CANNOT AFFORD IT. THANKS ANYWAY.
Fri, 17 Feb 2017
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Hello, I have gone through your query and do understand the concern you have.
However, in long standing diabetes peripheral neuropathy does occur. But the effect is most often seen in lower limbs - legs and feet first. Later it may spread to hands and arms. Most often uncontrolled high blood glucose remaining for many years is the cause. But even with fairly well controlled diabetes of long standing these symptoms are seen.
First and foremost is to achieve a strict blood glucose control, maintaining fasting blood glucose closer to 100 mg, PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c%As regards taking Turmeric and metformin, there is absolutely no interaction between the two. You need not worry at all. Thanks
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Is Turmeric Intake Safe Along With Metformin While Treating Diabetes?

Hello, I have gone through your query and do understand the concern you have. However, in long standing diabetes peripheral neuropathy does occur. But the effect is most often seen in lower limbs - legs and feet first. Later it may spread to hands and arms. Most often uncontrolled high blood glucose remaining for many years is the cause. But even with fairly well controlled diabetes of long standing these symptoms are seen. First and foremost is to achieve a strict blood glucose control, maintaining fasting blood glucose closer to 100 mg, PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c%As regards taking Turmeric and metformin, there is absolutely no interaction between the two. You need not worry at all. Thanks