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Should The Gliclazide Be Started Now?

age 60 height 5feet 6 inches weight 14 stone diabetes type 2 previous bouts of pneumonia diagnosed as BOOP (cryptogenic organising pneumonisa) no treatment for that as it got better. metformin(glucophage for 2 years but with digestive upsets) high blood sugars last HB1Ac 8.9 stopped taking that a week ago and now prescribed glicazide tablets but starting these tomorrow...but i dont want to take these as they make tyou gain weight but my DB nurse days no they dont. If they do then i certainly dont want to take them. i dont want to take any meds at all but as i had a test reading of 18.2 after eating high carbs should i start taking the gliclazide . thanks for your help
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.

The blood sugar levels are high. AS you said metformin has though rare but with the side effect of gastric upset. Or else its very effective. For your blood sugar to get under control, medication is mandatory. Gliclazide is very effective anti-diabetic drug. It doesn't cause wait gain. You can take the medication. Along with medication exercise and diet control also is mandatory.

Hope this guide you.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Phanindra Dulipala
Diabetologist.
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Should The Gliclazide Be Started Now?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. The blood sugar levels are high. AS you said metformin has though rare but with the side effect of gastric upset. Or else its very effective. For your blood sugar to get under control, medication is mandatory. Gliclazide is very effective anti-diabetic drug. It doesn t cause wait gain. You can take the medication. Along with medication exercise and diet control also is mandatory. Hope this guide you. Wishing you good health. Dr Phanindra Dulipala Diabetologist.