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Fasting 120 and Pp 137
My father is 63 years old and take metformin 500 daily. His pp glucose is 137 and fasting glucose is 120. Is this normal? He is having acidity everyday after every meal. He is also having sompraz L for acidity but no antacid works..is this because of diabetis? Please help.
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Change of medicine can help him...consult further for better advice
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
Make sure he's taking metformin after food.
Avoid oily spicy processed and outside food items.
Drink adequate water.
Fasting sugar level is high slightly.
If issue persist, need to consult a gastroenterologist.
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Dr. Shiva Madan
Endocrinologist
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Metformin should take after meal
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
He can try substituting metformin for few days and see if acidity issues reduce
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