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I want to replace glimipiride by DPP-4 .

2023-12-23 12:34:05
My diabetes is well controlled (hba1c is on average under 7) more than 10 yrs. I take glimipiride 1 mg twice & metformin total 2000 mg. But sometimes feel symptoms of low suger. So i want to replace glimipiride by DPP-4. Can you kindly advise mewhich gliptin is best & popularin india?
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It’s always best to discuss with your diabetologist for any change in medicine. Without monitoring it’s not advisable

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Yes. You can go for sitagliptin.

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Don’t switch yourself. Please consult a professional Good idea to reduce or stop glimi if you’re having hypos. But gliptins not as powerful as glimi - May not be enough

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Can try with Sitagliptin.But best ho for personal consultation

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