Diabetrol Tablet is used in treating type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition affecting how the body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Diabetrol Tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic drugs: Glyburide and Metformin. Glyburide works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Thus, insulin helps to remove sugar from the blood. Metformin reduces sugar production by cells in the liver and delays sugar absorption from the intestines. Also, it increases the sensitivity of muscle cells to insulin, which enables these cells to remove sugar more effectively from the blood. Together, Diabetrol Tablet helps treat type 2 diabetes.

Take Diabetrol Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Diabetrol Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. You may sometimes experience low blood sugar, nausea, diarrhoea, upset stomach and headache. Most of these side effects of Diabetrol Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Diabetrol Tablet or other medicines. Diabetrol Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Diabetrol Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. Please inform your doctor before taking Diabetrol Tablet if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Avoid alcohol consumption with Diabetrol Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Diabetrol Tablet , as it may cause dizziness. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Diabetrol Tablet .

Diabetrol Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic drugs: Glyburide and Metformin. Diabetrol Tablet plays a vital role in decreasing the blood sugar level in the body. Metformin lowers glucose production in the liver, whereas Glyburide increases the insulin released by the pancreas. Diabetrol Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), and loss of sensation in hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy). Being a combination of two drugs Diabetrol Tablet reduces the need to take multiple pills, making it easier to remember to take medicine.

• Low blood sugar

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Upset stomach

• Headache

Some diabetic patients taking Diabetrol Tablet  may develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood. Inform your doctor if you have/had kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart attack, stroke, heart, liver problems or if you are older than 65years. If you are allergic to Diabetrol Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Diabetrol Tablet is not recommended for children. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Diabetrol Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Diabetrol Tablet . Avoid alcohol consumption with Diabetrol Tablet as it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body). Drive only if you are alert after taking Diabetrol Tablet as it may cause dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Diabetrol Tablet may interact with high blood pressure-lowering pills (hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, metoprolol), water pills/diuretics (furosemide), heart failure-related medicines (digoxin), steroids (prednisolone), thyroid hormones etc. So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking Diabetrol Tablet .

Drug-Food Interactions: Taking Diabetrol Tablet with alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of a rare but serious and potentially life-threatening condition known as lactic acidosis (build-up of lactic acid in the blood) and hypoglycaemia.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Diabetrol Tablet should be avoided in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency, kidney problems, liver problems, cardiovascular disease (heart-related issues), and low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia) as it may worsen the condition.

• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• AMLODIPINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• DIGOXIN
• METOPROLOL
• PREDNISOLONE

• Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between meals or snacks.

• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.

• Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.

• Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).

• Replace refined carbohydrates containing foods with whole grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre enriched foods.

• Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.

• Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.

• Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk and cheese etc.).

• Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible. As it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.

• Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia (decrease in blood sugar which might be fatal in some cases) and lactic acidosis (when the lactic acid increases in the body which impacts the functioning of various organs in the body).

• Try to quit smoking and reduce intake of carbohydrate-rich food like potato, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar etc

• Remember, lifestyle modifications are the most important step in controlling blood sugar levels.

• Keep taking Diabetrol Tablet  even if you think your blood sugar levels are under control. 

• It is always better that your physician knows about any underlying conditions like kidney disease or liver disease, prior heart attack, alcohol intake, etc before the doctor prescribes you this medicine.

• Inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhoea, fever, vomiting, or serious infections.

• If you are due to undergo any surgery, inform the surgeon that you are taking Diabetrol Tablet .

• Consult your doctor immediately if you experience extreme tiredness, weakness, or discomfort, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, deep and rapid breathing or shortness of breath, decreased appetite, dizziness/lightheadedness, fast or slow heartbeat, flushing of the skin, feeling cold in your hands or feet, or muscle pain.

Diabetes Mellitus type 2: Diabetes Mellitus type 2 is a condition in which either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or there is resistance to the action of insulin. As a result, excessive insulin is produced but fails to act on the body's organs. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include feeling exhausted all time, feeling thirsty, having blurry vision, and having the urge to urinate (pee) more often. Complications of type 2 diabetes include skin infection, eye problems (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot (foot ulcer), kidney disease (nephropathy), high blood pressure, and even stroke. Both low and high blood sugar levels can be dangerous and should be treated as soon as possible.