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Why Is Hemoglobin Level Abnormal While Suffering From Diabetes?
I AM DIABETIC PATIENT . I TAKE EUGLIM -M2 IN MORNING AND PIOGLIT MF 7.5 AFTER DINNER.MY LAB REPORT HEMOGLOBIN A1C IS 8.3%. MY DOCTOR ADVISED ME TO TAKE METRIDE-1 INSTEAD OF PIOGLIT MF 7.5 AFTER DINNER.PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW IT WILL BE EFFECTIVE TO CONTROL MY HEMOGLOBIN A1C.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Euglim M2 contains two active ingredients (glimepiride and metformin). Metride-1 contains the same two ingredients. Pioglit MF contains pioglitazone and metformin. Metformin is the basis of diabetes mellitus type 2 treatment. Pioglitazone and glimepiride can have an additive effect on blood sugar regulation.
I can't explain your doctor's suggestion. 3 drug regimens (even in lower dosages) are more effective than 2 drug regimens. Your doctor might have changed your regimen for reasons other than the hemoglobin A1c.
When my patients are in need of a better blood sugar regulation I prefer to add a new drug or start insulin.
I can't explain your doctor's suggestion. 3 drug regimens (even in lower dosages) are more effective than 2 drug regimens. Your doctor might have changed your regimen for reasons other than the hemoglobin A1c.
When my patients are in need of a better blood sugar regulation I prefer to add a new drug or start insulin.
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