My fasting is 291 Taken Glymulin MF

[OPS1956]

Please advise

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Your number is extremely high and you should treat it as an emergency.You should make efforts to lower your sugar level forthwith.Firstly,you should watch what you eat and how much.Avoid all foods with added sugar.It is easier said than done but you are still young and you have to safeguard your health for a long time to come and also avoid all those nasty diabetic health complications.Limit intake foods that are packed with carbohydrates like rice,potato,beet,very sweet fruits etc. Understand the concepts of glycemic index and glycemic load that have a direct bearing on your sugar levels.One important weapon in the hands of a diabetic is knowledge about the disorder.This forum gives you ample scope for gaining such knowledge.Use the search function on the top right corner of this web page to clear all your doubts.Next,you have to lead a physically active life.If you can,play a game like basketball or go for a walk daily for about 40 minutes.Know that sedentary lifestyle is one one of the triggers for diabetes.Stress is another factor that aggravates diabetes.You should consult with a diabetes clinic and follow their advise scrupulously.Try to lead a disciplined life and avoid stressful situations.Diabetes is a metabolic disorder with lots of nuisance value with the risk of severe complications.But there is no reason why you cannot manage it within limits.It is tough but within your reach.

[Venkat-1810 in reply to ramana42]

U had mentioned avoid Beet but I read Beets are exceptionally good for diabetics who suffer from high cholesterol , high blood pressure and/or are at risk to cardiovascular diseases . ... Both these nutrients help lower glucose levels, which is very helpful for diabetes patients.

Can experts comment Mr Gangadharan

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to Venkat-1810]

General recommendation is all root vegetables are rich in carbohydrates and hence to be avoided or sparingly used..GI of beet is 64.You may recall that in European countries,sugar is extracted from beet roots like in sugarcane.Undoubtedly,beet does have excellent nutrition values,but does it outweigh the carb boost,if consumed as a dish?In the present case also,with PPBS of 291,I strongly believe that beet is best avoided.But if anybody has some contrary experience,let us keep an open mind.

[gangadharan_nair]

GLIMULIN MF TABLET (GLENMARK) comes with a composition(formula) of Glimepiride 1 MG+Metformin 500 MG.

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.

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.

You should control high blood sugar by diabetic diet and aerobic exercise. Anti-diabetic medications control blood sugar only up to 50%.

Check your blood sugar daily till it becomes below 100 mg/dL.

Do not consume food after 7:00 pm.

Eat less food more times in a day.

Engage in brisk walking for about 30 minutes in a day.

If you are overweight, reduce the same and maintain a normal weight. Your body mass index (BMI) should be less than 25.

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