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Hello All: I was daignosed with Type II diabetes a couple of months ago and put on 500 Metformin. Is my diabetes going to get worse over time? Will I move to 1000 Metformin in a year or two and then an additiopnal medication a year or two after that and then, finally, insulin? Are the majority of Type II patients able to control it with just Metformin and diet? Experiences of the multitude would be welcome. Thanks.
Dear sir ... there is no need to panic . There are many patients who just maintain there diabetes just with diet and metformin . What is your height and weight ? If you are overweight, kindly reduce your weight. Make sure you don’t take sweets in your diet, no sugar , cold drinks . Do daily brisk walk of 30min at least 5-6 days per week. It’s all about healthy living. If you will be careful, Inshallah you will maintain a healthy life and only a single dose of medicine, no need of insulin
Salaam
All these experiences vary person to person but remember
Firstly don't take stress as it accelerates any condition
Knowing there is no harm and you know routine, no rice/no fried food/no underground vegetables/ avoid grapes , banana / no beverages or artificial juices
You drink lots of water/ eat foods with more fibre/instead of taking fresh juices try to eat fruits as it is more fulfilling
fix food timings and know what u eat/ no food after 8:30 pm
exercise aerobic even 25 min 5 times a week is enough
but fix days n timings for ur exercise n preferably early morning
Hi it’s all depends on you. Change your lifestyle and do regular exercise. Stop eating sugary foods and fried foods. Most important start a proper diet plan
It is not necessary it you do proper exercise and fallow diet plan and take your medicines regularly then it is less likely that your dose need to be increased
not all diabetic patients get worsen over the time especially if they take care of their diet and lifestyle
should consult with a doctor regularly as regular tests and advise is very important for diabetes
you can take appointment with me
Dear pateint... U r not using adequate medication.... If u use only this medicine then it will become worse... I will prescribe you proper medication course for diabetes so that your condition dont get worse with time and u dont need insulin in future... U can contact me through marham for proper treatment of your diabetes according to the latest American guidelines of diabetic management.
Regards. Dr. Shahzeb (Gold Medalist) Lahore.
042-32591427,
it all differs individual to individual.
u have to keep a check on ur HbA1C and try to keep it between 6-6.5%
proper dietary change.
proper exercise
proper medication
proper follow up and progression of disease assessment.
these things can help u alot combating your disease.
its a disease that needs proper attention by the patients and a very good compliance is needed.
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