Galvus And Glucophage

I been using Galvus 50mg + Glucophage 500mg since 6 months I have my blood sugar level only 150 maximum. Is that ok to use both tablets? I use Galvus only at night. ## Hi, Suraj! In many cases multiple medications are used to help control blood sugar levels in diabetics, some people don't respond to just one. What has your doctor advised you to do? Are they aware that you are taking both of them? Learn more Glucophage details here. 150 is a good number. Have you had any instances of hypoglycemia? ## The nutrition supports for blood sugar imbalance are more protein in your diet, excercise, reduce the refined carbs! Protein doesn't raise blood sugar, and fats don't raise blood suger. Get magnesium 400-800 mgt daily- in a Mg glycinate (for no loosening of stools) or mg citrate ...

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I am a diabetes type 2 patient and I was using insulin Humulene 30/70 with Glucophage 500 thrice a day, at which point my sugar level was 322. But now I changed doctors and he recommend more Galvus Met 50/850 with other medicine and currently I am not using insulin. Please tell me what I have to do. Should I use insulin again?

I am a diabetic type-2 patient, 78 yrs old, on medication. I am taking Galvus met 500mg before breakfast once daily. My sugar level ranges between 150-210. Is it advisable to take Glucophage XR 500mg-dosage? Please advise. ## Hello, Kaizer! How are you? Has your doctor instructed you to take it? How long after eating do you check your sugar levels? What types of foods do you eat? The NIH has some very informative articles on diabetes and a proper healthy diet. For example, you should avoid sweets, as much as possible, and if you do want something sweet, you should stick with fruits. When it comes to most vegetables, you can eat as much as you want, since most contain little fat and little sugars. You should also avoid high fat foods, since they can coat your cells and prevent them from ...

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I am using galvus met 50 850 from last one week, earlier i used to use glucophage 750 xr, doctors changed the medicines due to sugar level being high,h1b 8.4, after using this tablet i am feeling very drowsy, is this the side affect of this medicine? ## Hello, Kamesh! How are you? Has there been any change? Dizziness and drowsiness can be side effects of this medication, as reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, headache, flatulence and diarrhea. However, it could also be a sign that your sugars are now going too low. Have you been checking them regularly?

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Could you please tell me what is the difference between 50 850 galvus met & 50 1000 galvus met . ## Hello, Mohammed! How are you? From what you've listed the dosage is different. One contains 50mgs of Vidagliptin and 850mgs of Metformin, while the other contains 1,000mgs of the Metformin, with the Vidagliptin. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Which is better glucophage or galves met is better which one

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I am taking following medince Glim -4mg - after break fast -1 Galvus met 50mg/850mg- after break fast - 1 Glucophagexr500mg - after lunch - 1 Galvus met 50mg/850mg - after dinner - 1 Is it okay for type 2 , any side effects for Kidney mY CREATINE is high but BP & cholestorl are oaky.