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Diabetes test
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For female 42 years... since 4 years using metformin tablets 1500 mg ( 500 +500+ 500) daily.
Recently, sugar test done.
Hba1c 7
Fasting sugar 106 mg/dl
Post breakfast 126 mg/dl
Doctor suggested to take only 500mg ( metformin)+ 50 mg( vildagliptin) @ night time only. Is it OK to drop down the dosage from 1500 mg to (500 + 50 mg) ??
It has been 15 days over that this course started.
Now, can the patient go and test again to check how effective the tablet is??
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Yes and take control of diet also
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You may now check fasting and post-meal blood sugars again to assess the current control.
If possible, repeat HbA1c after 3 months to confirm long-term control.
Monitor for any symptoms of high sugar (excessive thirst, fatigue, frequent urination).
Maintain regular lifestyle habits (diet, exercise, and sleep).
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Yes. Pl continue the advise of your treating doctor.
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