L-arginine may be taken in Diabetes

[clv1950]

I am diabetic since 1998. My age is 68 years. Height 5 f, 10 inches. At present I take Glypride 2 mg BD. Galvus Met (50+850) before break fast, Roimet 850 mg OD before dinner, and Winofit Gold OD. The BS levels are 120 Morning and 170 after lunch. The BS level is almost same since last three months. The H1AC is 7.0. My weight has reduced from 75 Kg to 73 Kg in last one year .L-arginine food supliment may be taken to maintain weight and to overcome weakness. Please suggest.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

From the net,we can observe that it has certain side effects particularly for those taking BP medications or having breathing problems.Better to consult your doctor before taking it.

[rvmasalvad Volunteer Star]

Arginine is a term we don’t come across often.

Arginine, or L-arginine, is an important amino acid that is imperative for various bodily functions. But, lost in the myriad of scientific mumbo-jumbo, the importance of arginine is never really understood. From giving a boost to your immune system to keeping your heart healthy, a diet rich in arginine is essential for your body to function optimally. Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid... While your body produces enough of it under normal circumstances, it might need supplementation under certain situations

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. In order to be absorbed by our body, amino acids are what proteins are broken down to.

When your body undergoes a trauma, or suffers from an injury, burns, or even a surgical procedure, there is a need for higher amounts of arginine than your body can normally synthesize . The most important function of Arginine is that it forms nitrous oxide, which is a vasodilator; it widens the walls of blood vessels. This helps in improved blood flow and maintains your cardiovascular health

Arginine is also responsible for regulating growth hormones and insulin ), It also helps in tissue regeneration, which keeps your body in working order . In addition, it is essential for your immune system because it helps in the production of antibodies as well as their synthesis by stimulating the thymus gland .

Foods Rich In Arginine

1.Seafood

2.Poultry

3.Red MeatLegumes

4.Nuts And Seeds

5.Vegetables

Research has proved that an arginine-rich diet can have numerous health benefits. Having enough arginine in our food enhances our immune system, improves cardiovascular health, reduces blood pressure, and helps with erectile dysfunction . By increasing the intake of certain foods, your everyday diet can more or less provide you with the required amounts of arginine.

[gangadharan_nair]

Glimepiride is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Glimepiride lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. This medication will only help lower blood sugar in people whose bodies produce insulin naturally.

Galvus Met Tablet contains the salts Metformin (850 mg) and Vidagliptin (50 mg) as active ingredients.

Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood.

Vildagliptin has been shown to reduce hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

RIOMET OD (once daily) 850 MG TABLET (SUN) with a composition(formula) of Metformin 850 MG is an oral antihyperglycemic drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes.

Winofit Gold Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

:

Chloride, Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Silicon, Zinc, Iodine, L-Arginine, L-Glutamic, L-Lysine, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, Potassium, Tin, Vanadium, Multivitamin, Multimineral, Amino Acids.

FBS should be less than 100 mg/dL. PPBS should be less than 140 mg/dL. HbA1c should be in between 5.5 to 6.5%.

Anti-diabetic medications will not control Type 2 diabetes totally. You have to adopt low carbohydrate diet. Daily exercise such as brisk walking is a must. You should learn more about diabetes and it's complications.

Keep a diary of lab results from time to time.

Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

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