Glykind XR 60

[Pranam786]

Anybody in india taking GlykindXR60 to control their blood sugar levels?

[shahzam]

Gliclazide is very very good medicine for controlling diabetes.

I am using it since from 15 years.This belongs to sulfonylurea class of insulin secretagogues, which act by stimulating beta cells of the pancreas to release insulin.

It is also to be called an organ saver medication.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

At what age did you became diabetic? Do you have any complication?

[sandybrown in reply to Pranam786]

Is life style change an option in India?

[Pranam786 in reply to sandybrown]

Haha. No, but why are you asking this?

[sandybrown in reply to Pranam786]

There are many benefits to life style change. I like to see life style change discussed more here. If we combine life style change with regular waking or exercise, we all can enjoy a healthy life.

[Pranam786 in reply to sandybrown]

i just wanted to know the review about the medicine

As far as Lifestyle is concerned ..i always walk for 30 mins after breakfast lunch and dinner ..never ate rice white bread pasta since last 2 years.. I have quit smoking drinking.. i have never allowed my HBA1c level to cross 5.7 since last 2 years..

[sandybrown in reply to Pranam786]

Excellent achievement, where as me, living on the borderline of HbA1c level!!!

Hope one day WHO will look at cluster 5 of the new study in increase the HbA1c number from 6.5% to a higher value for old people.

I like a good discussion, I am making note of all medication in case i need the medication one day.

[ramloo in reply to sandybrown]

Can any one explain life style changes in detail.

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to sandybrown]

The doctors advise about life changes.But in practice,not many are strict about it.Ignorance is a major factor.

[sandybrown in reply to ramana42]

Eight years ago my HbA1c was 9%, I was told I am diabetic. I took life style change, the lowest was 6.3 and now it is 7.1.

My GP practice says, we are monitoring your HbA1C and Cholesterol.

When it was 9 %, I was offered medication, I went on life style change.

I am struggling to understand, Am I diabetic or not?

Only time will tell, I go for once a year, foot check, eye check and blood check.

[Pranam786 in reply to sandybrown]

whats your age and since how many years you are diabetic?

[sandybrown in reply to Pranam786]

I am 72. Looking at the five clusters, I am there is the 5th!!

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to sandybrown]

Once you were diagnosed as a diabetic,there is no way you can come out of it even if your numbers are within non diabetic zone due to your efforts and lifestyle changes.I feel that by remaining diabetic,you have an advantage since by managing diabetes well,you are making sure you protect other aspects of your health.

[sandybrown in reply to ramana42]

In UK, many people have done well by reducing their HbA1C number by diet and exercise. There is a term called reversal!

Any way only time will tell.

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

No any complication , thanks God.

I have diabetes since from 25 years.

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

At that time I was 31 years old.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

and in last 25 years your HBA1C was always under 7 ?

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Yes!

But I always focus my eyes on glucose level. I always use glucometer ( one touch select plus). At least I check in my glucose 3-4 times a day.

Last time my HBA1C was 6.5 on 8 th of January 2019.

[shahzam]

I don't take too much carbohydrates.I just take 1 chapatti in after noon and 1 chapatti at night with some curry 🍛 or vegetables 🥒. Only 1 slice of (medium) wholemeal 🍞 bread with 1 fried egg and 1 cheese slice and a big mug of sugar free tea.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

I eat 3 and half chapaati in lunch and 3 in dinner.. 2 tablets of glykind XR60 only before lunch.. no tablet while having dinner!!

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

How many years you have a diabetes?

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

2 years

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Hahahaha.............;

That is why you are telling me,.

My diabetes is 25 years old.

Later on your medicine will also increase.Do not worry.

When my diabetes was 2 years old , I was just taking 1 tablet of glibinclamide 5 mg.

Gradually gradually I changed the medicines and increased with the passage of time.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

But it is not a progressive disease if you can live a healthy life style! Than why your tablets have been increased to this extent?

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

You will know with the passage of time.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

And yea one more thing!! Since last 2 years i visit my endo after every months and in every visit my medicines has got decreased only instead of increasing..

[Pranam786 in reply to Pranam786]

3 months*

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Tell me after few years. Don't worry.

Diabetes will NEVER leave you 1 day you will leave the diabetes foreverly.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

I know that diabetes will never leave me! But i will make sure that i wont die because of diabetes

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Diabetes, itself does not do anything. It creates complications like, heart problems, kidneys failure, neuropathy, eye problems, skin infections, slow in healing process, uti , etc

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

In this last 2 years! I have done full research on diabetes!! I knw what it does to body organs.. specially heart kidney and eyes! But i vl make sure that i keep my PP sugar under 180 for the rest of my life..if i achieve the same than i can drastically reduce the chances of diabetes complications.. right?

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Yes!

Exactly keep your eyes 👀 open on diabetes......

Just do blood tests every day and see HBA1C after 3-4 months.

Then you will be alright.

And if it's level increases, then increase medicines as necessary.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

i check my sugar thrice a day.. and sometime i check even 5-7 times also

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

Excellent 👌👍🏼

But DIABETES WILL Never leave you. GUARANTEED

[shahzam]

I also take

2 tablets of gliclazide 80mg

0ne in morning and one at night

One Empagliflazine 10 mg in morning

One metformin 750mg in lunch time

One sitagliptine 100mg

In lunch time also.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

Seems like u are on maximum dosage of tablets

[nyonyo in reply to shahzam]

I think you take too much pills, if you've been with diabetes for decades and you think it is progressing (getting worse) why don't you try insulin shots? Gliclazide is a secretagogue, it works by forcing your pancreas to produce (secrete) more insulin beyond what it normally does, so your pancreas beta cells will dry up faster before its due time, on the other hand, insulin shots provide ready to use insulin and take over the burden of your pancreas

[shahzam in reply to nyonyo]

You are right.

But , I live here in uk 🇬🇧since from 25 years.

You can't do with your own choice.

So Drs. Decide here.

You always remain here in Drs. Care.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

With the 5.8, are you talking about mg/dl or mmol?

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Thank you. 😀

[shahzam]

You think , I am taking too much carbohydrates (just 2 chapatti in 24 hours).

I don't think so.

Some fruits and vegetables as well.

I don't want to die man .

No idea how many years I will survive but 25 years have been gone with diabetes,with very good care of diabetes.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to shahzam]

You can always cut the chapatis in half and eat the other half later in the day/evening.😀

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to shahzam]

Please check your private messages on HU. It’s okay.😀👍

[sandybrown]

Excellent post!, with in 3 hours you have taken this into a popular post. Good discussion.

[shahzam]

Bcz of my experience ,

Tried homeopathic

Tried herbal

Tried Ayurvedic

Tried Amla

Tried bitter melon

Tried fenugreek

Tried swertia chirata

Tried gymnema sylvestre

Tried turmeric

Tried syzygium cumini

Tried picrohiza kurroa

Tried Melia Azadirachta

Tried tinospora cordifolia

BUT ONLY ALOPATHIC MEDICINES ARE RELIABLE.

These medicines can control diabetes.

[Pranam786 in reply to shahzam]

But you have never tried walking for 30 mins after your meal.

[shahzam in reply to Pranam786]

I am sluggish man. I don't like walk or exercise.

But honestly I tried 2-3 months continuously walk or may be more but I was very disappointed. It didn't do any help for decreasing my diabetes.

[sandybrown in reply to shahzam]

OK,

Thy this three times a day. get two, 4 kg weight of what ever possible, rice, sand etc.

Sit on the chair, lift the weight, move it up and down, left to right for 30 minutes.

Can be difficult, give it a try, this is a slow process to get it going.

In the gym, in UK, there are many Asians doing exercise and weights and other machines, some one somewhere informed them of the benefits!

[sandybrown]

"The American College of Physicians (ACP) has informed doctors to advise people to aim for HbA1c levels between 7-8% (53-64 mmol/mol), rather than the traditional advice of 6.5-7% (48-53 mmol/mol)."

"Summary of Recommendations from the ACP Guidance Statement:5

– Clinicians should personalize goals for glycemic control

– Aim to achieve HbA1c 7-8% in most patients

– De-intensify pharmacologic therapy when HbA1c < 6.5%

– Avoid targeting HbA1c level in certain patient populations"

[Pranam786]

ADA goes for PP glucose under 180!

[Nanthakumar]

You people why don't give a trial for paleo diet system.Now a days it is becoming popular in Tamil Nadu.I heard many people reverse diabetes and reduce weight within 3 months.

[sandybrown in reply to Nanthakumar]

I am afraid there are many programs, but it does not work for every one! Each individual have to find a balance on diet and exercise for healthy life.