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Hb1ac Level Reduction in Next 3 months
My HbA1c is currently 7.56 from 6.8 from last 3 months, I am sticking to my Metformin 500SR twice daily and a 1-hour daily walk. Can I safely add one tablet of Himalaya Diabecon at night to help bring my fasting levels down, or should we wait for my next blood test in 3 months?"
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An increase in HbA1c from 6.8 to 7.56 indicates that current control needs further optimization, despite regular metformin and daily walking. In such cases, additional support can be considered rather than waiting passively for 3 months. Himalaya Diabecon is commonly used as an adjunct (supportive) medicine in diabetes and can help improve fasting and post-prandial glucose levels when taken along with standard treatment. It is generally safe when used in appropriate dose and does not replace metformin.
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You may add Diabecon (1 tablet at night) as supportive therapy while continuing metformin 500 SR twice daily. Monitor fasting and post-prandial blood sugar regularly over the next few weeks. Continue daily walking and review dietary habits, especially dinner timing and carbohydrate intake. Repeat HbA1c as advised by your physician.
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Do not stop or reduce metformin without medical advice. Watch for symptoms of low blood sugar such as dizziness, sweating, or weakness. Late-night meals, poor sleep, and stress can raise fasting sugars—address these as well. Any medication change should be reviewed by your treating doctor.
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Yes you can take with  doctor consult
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change your life style,eatinghabbit.
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do yoga pranayam meditation exercise regularly
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Consult me for proper guidance.
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Medications are not the solution.  Getting to the root of the disease is important.  Following HAIP DlET will help in addressing the root cause and creating health
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Yes you can take dibecon ds tab along with this medication also required other medicines and lifestyle modification
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Great to note you screened in time n managed well with control commitment but what if u committed to reverse and maintain reversible status consistent with proactive fitness regime.
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enjoying life with self control is discipline for icon n role model for ur progeny (Diabetes is hereditary)as well for his future life considering involvement of AI n automation in life and in the world
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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You’re doing a lot of things **right already** — staying consistent with **Metformin 500 SR twice daily + daily walking** is solid 👏 Let’s answer your question **clearly and safely**, no guesswork. --- ## First: what your numbers mean * HbA1c **7.56** (up from 6.8 in 3 months) → This tells us **fasting or post-meal sugars are drifting up**, despite effort. * Age **37 yrs** → very good window to **tighten control early** and avoid escalation later. So **waiting 3 more months without change is NOT ideal**. --- ## Can you add Himalaya Diabecon? ### ✅ **YES — you can safely add it** And **now** is actually a good time. Diabecon: * Reduces **fasting glucose** * Improves insulin sensitivity * Works well *with* Metformin (not against it) --- ## How to add it safely (important) ### ✔️ Starting dose (recommended) * **1 tablet at night** * **After dinner** * With **lukewarm water** ⚠️ Do **NOT** start twice daily initially. --- ## Interaction with Metformin? ✅ Safe combination * Keep **2–3 hour gap** between Metformin and Diabecon * Do **not** stop or reduce Metformin on your own --- ## What to monitor (non-negotiable) For the first **2 weeks**: * Check **fasting sugar twice a week** ⚠️ If fasting drops **below 90 mg/dL** or you feel: * sweating * dizziness * shakiness → stop Diabecon and reassess (At your current HbA1c, this is unlikely — but we stay safe.) --- ## When should you recheck HbA1c? Don’t wait 3 months blindly. 👉 Best plan: * **Fasting + PP sugar after 4–6 weeks** * HbA1c after **8–10 weeks** This tells us early if it’s working. --- ## Extra 2 small tweaks (optional but powerful) 1️⃣ **Dinner timing** → finish by **7:30 pm** 2️⃣ **Carb at dinner** → reduce by **25–30%** (even small change helps fasting a lot) --- ## Bottom line (straight answer) ✔️ You can **safely add 1 Diabecon tablet at night now** ❌ Waiting 3 months without change is **not advised** ✔️ Monitor fasting sugars + reassess in 4–6 weeks If you want, tell me: * Current fasting & PP values * Dinner time & typical dinner food I’ll help you **dial this in precisely**, not just add pills 🌿 Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine. Consult me personally for details
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follow the advice.
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Plz DM For detailed history of disease progression . The correct dose of medicine can be decided then.
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Take nishamalaki, giloy and Bgr 34 everyday It will help you and for better, consult me
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Consult personally for better treatment
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Asmadhu tab Nishamlaki And avoid suger fried and maida
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For proper analysis please consult
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