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What Causes Increased Blood Sugar Readings Despite Taking Metformin?
I have Type 2 Diabetes, and my Doctor prescribed Metformin 1000mg . It does not lower my blood Sugar. The readings are 178 166 203 212 198 156. I told him about the readings. He reduced the dosage to 500mg. The readings readings are still high. What alternate medication should I take?
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
Hello,
Take a tablet with combination of Metformin 500 and Glimepiride 1mg. Take this tablet in place of plain Metformin you are taking.
Also take care of low sugars, during which you need to take a sweet or biscuit. Exercise for about 40 minutes, at least 5 days a week and Eat less carbohydrates.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala
Take a tablet with combination of Metformin 500 and Glimepiride 1mg. Take this tablet in place of plain Metformin you are taking.
Also take care of low sugars, during which you need to take a sweet or biscuit. Exercise for about 40 minutes, at least 5 days a week and Eat less carbohydrates.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala
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