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I am prescribed istamet 50/500 before meals for prediabetes.
I hv been taking it before meals but can I change it to after meals ( lunch) as I hv to take a different medicine before my lunch?
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Usually diabetes meds should be taken before (at least 20 minutes before )meals for max benefits, if having gastric side effects then only take after.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pre diabetes is reversible with diet modification and exercises.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is best to take 1/2 hr before food for Best effect.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
Diabetologist
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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