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Reducing diabetic medication dose
On Nov 13 2024 my HBA1C was 7.9 it came down to 5.6 as of today. Can I reduce my tablets Glycomet SR 500 daily morning and evening to 1 per day if so what time is best to take 1per day tablet
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Yes you can cut ,Diet and exercise can reduce HbA1c level by 1.5 to 2 so maintain good diet and exercise
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check your fasting and ppbs monthly ,HbA1c once in 3 months .If any derangement noted consult and change dosage accordingly
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Hi,
I hope you are doing well it's great to know that your HbA1c comes down and it is definitely because of the medicines but there would often be a significant amount of change in your diet also.
It's logical that you are considering reducing your medicines but it might not be the best thing to decide based on online consults.
You should meet the doctor who started the medicines for you/one who treats you, because they will have a better idea about your course of illness.
Also when you go meet your doctor please have a fasting blood sugar and sugars 2 hours after your breakfast or any meal. (Don't change your diet drastically before the test)
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Fasting and post prandial sugars
Review with your regular doctor
You can consult me if you have any further queries.
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Before dose reduction, kindly consult with your GP
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It’s great that it came down
Very good effort by you
Keep following healthy lifestyle and balanced diet
For medicine dose I will advise to consult your treating doctor as to when to take the tablet
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
Diabetologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, you can cut down
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Kindly do regular follow up
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