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Can some bady tell me what is the alternate for metformin. Beause metfrmin has lots of side affect like vitamin B12, eye problems, giddiness

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, weight is goingup.

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Are you suffering from all those side effect you mentioned? If so contact your treating doctor immediately.Metformin is supposed to be a comparatively safe medicine for diabetes.

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aaryambal

There are a lot of better alternatives in Ayurveda and Homeopathy. Each individual feels comfortable with a certain type of medicine. Choose whichever system you like and consult a good doctor. Anyways proper diet is mandatory in managing diabetes.

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Can you please mention the name of medicine or good Ayurveda doctor in Bangalore.

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UKAR

Read an article in today,s Telegraph about huge benefits of Metmorfin other than sugar control.

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UKAR

Metformin- MF

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atma

The simple solution is to switch over to lchf diet. In the early days it is very easy. MF is the one and only relatively safe medicine. Other medicines for D kills organs slowly.

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Rakesh

Metformin is comparatively much safer. Discus with your Doctor if it is causing side effects to you

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