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Mr. Shiv Nandan Pd. Sah
He has multiple diseases. Suffering from DM, hypertension, recently diagnosed hypothyroidism. After different diagnostic tests doctor told us his serum creatine level is elevated 3.2. creatinine clearance rate is 18 ml/mts. Previously he was using METFORMIN for controlong diabetes but after seeing the test results they stopped it. After continuing the medication hypertension is under control but diabetes is uncontrolled. Plz advice what to do . Can I restart metformin to control diabetes?
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Dr. Sheetal Aversekar
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13 yrs exp
Mumbai
No. Metformin should not be restarted when the creatinine levels are so high.
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other medicines can be started by the doctor which are safe in people suffering from kidney issues. injection insulin is the safest medicine in such times.
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