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Answered byDr. Ankush Dhaniram Gupta

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At June 29, 2017Published onReviewed AtMarch 27, 2025Last reviewed on

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 52 year old female. One year before I went to a diabetologist and took glucose tolerance test. Here is the result, fasting - 128 mg/dL, 1 hour - 340 mg/dL, 2 hour - 196 mg/dL. Doctor prescribed medicine for a month but after that I did not take any medication. Now I would like to know should I take any tablet. Here I have also attached my HbA1c report for your reference.

Ad Answered by Dr. Ankush Dhaniram GuptaVerified by iCliniq

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As you have mentioned that took medicine for a month, still your HbA1c - glycated hemoglobin is 7.5 (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is little high. The target of HbA1c should be less than 7. So, I would suggest you to continue with tablet Glyciphage 500 mg (Metformin) with breakfast and with dinner for a month along with diet management and regular exercise. Do not take oily or fatty outside food and rice. Do 30 minutes of brisk walking every day. Repeat fasting blood sugar after one month and report to me.

Take care.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply. Should I take the tablet before or after food? Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Ankush Dhaniram GuptaVerified by iCliniq

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can take Glyciphage (Metformin) with food. It does not cause hypoglycemia and so it is safe.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

As advised by you, I have been taking Glyciphage 500 mg twice a day for the past one month along with 30 minutes of walking. My blood glucose readings during this period ranged between 108 mg/dl and 156 mg/dl.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ankush Dhaniram GuptaVerified by iCliniq

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is nice to hear from you, and the blood sugar level has dropped significantly. You are doing great. Continue with exercise, nutrition, and the same medication for another month. Repeat the fasting blood sugar and HBA1C tests after one month and report back to me.

Regards

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