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76 Years Old Diabetic, Underwent Cataract Surgery. On Tripride. How To Control Sugar With Diet?

My father aged 76 has been diagnosed with diabetes 2 in April '13. He underwent cataract surgery in May '13. He is on Tripride since April '13. He wants to stop tripride and regulate his blood sugar levels with proper diet and exercise.He is CUTE BUT DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.His blood sugar level is around normal now.Please advise.
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
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Hello,
If your father is having his diabetes under control at the moment,with use of TRIPRIDE,and if there are no side effects pertaining to this drug,then it is not worth to stop the medicine now.
He should be encouraged to follow a dietary control along with proper aerobic exercises,like walking,for 30 to 40 minutes a day.
He should avoid junk foods,sugary foods and colas.
If your father finds that his blood sugar levels are falling and creating problems and symptoms of hypoglycemia,then you may ask your doctor to reduce the dose of medicine.If no such thing happens,then there is no need to discontinue the drug.
He must control his blood pressure and serum lipid levels also along with proper control of blood sugar levels.
Don't stop the medicine of your own and must talk to your treating doctor for this.
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Diabetologist,  Dr. Pratap VGM's  Response
DEAR SIR/MADAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA BANNED THE DRUG PIOGLITAZONE, SO TRIPRIDE WAS EARLIER NOT CONSIDERED SAFE IN OLD AGED PATIENTS, SO STOP THE DRUG TRIPRIDE.

IF HIS KIDNEY FUNCTIONS ARE NORMAL, YOU CAN ADVICE HIM TO TAKE METFORMIN WITH GLIMEPERIDE COMBINATION, BUT DIET ALONE MAY NOT REGULATE HIS BLOOD SUGARS FOR A LONG TIME.

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76 Years Old Diabetic, Underwent Cataract Surgery. On Tripride. How To Control Sugar With Diet?

Hello, If your father is having his diabetes under control at the moment,with use of TRIPRIDE,and if there are no side effects pertaining to this drug,then it is not worth to stop the medicine now. He should be encouraged to follow a dietary control along with proper aerobic exercises,like walking,for 30 to 40 minutes a day. He should avoid junk foods,sugary foods and colas. If your father finds that his blood sugar levels are falling and creating problems and symptoms of hypoglycemia,then you may ask your doctor to reduce the dose of medicine.If no such thing happens,then there is no need to discontinue the drug. He must control his blood pressure and serum lipid levels also along with proper control of blood sugar levels. Don t stop the medicine of your own and must talk to your treating doctor for this. Thanks