G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is primarily used for the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in people whose sugar levels are too high and cannot be controlled by dieting and exercising alone. Type 2 diabetes is a condition which occurs when there is either less insulin or available insulin is not properly utilized by our body cells for lowering raised blood glucose. It is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of total diabetes cases found commonly in middle-aged people. So it is also called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet contains two medicines namely: 'Metformin' and 'Acarbose'. Metformin is a 'biguanides' that works by reducing the amount of blood sugar released in the bloodstream by the liver, thereby making the body respond in a better way to insulin. On the other hand, 'Acarbose; is an ‘alpha glucosidase inhibitor’ which works by slowing down the action of intestinal enzymes responsible for the digestion of complex sugars/glucose thereby slowing and reducing the absorption of sugar into the blood after every meal.

Take G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience some unpleasant effects at the beginning of the treatment with G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet such as increased wind, rumbling in the stomach and abdominal cramps, which happen as the body adjusts to the new medicine. However, if these unpleasant effects continue for more than days or become severe or you experience diarrhoea, then seek medical attention immediately.

If you are hypersensitive to any of the components present in these medicines, then please tell your doctor before taking this drug. G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be pregnant, then tell your doctor before they prescribe this medicine to you. Limit your alcohol consumption with G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet , as alcohol may cause a rapid increase or decrease in blood sugar levels.

G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). This medicine is primarily prescribed to persons whose blood sugar levels are high and are not even controlled by diet and exercise alone. G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet consists of Acarbose and Metformin, used for controlling raised blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients. Acarbose is an ‘alpha-glucosidase inhibitor’ responsible for the inhibition of intestinal enzymes that delay the digestion of carbohydrates taken through the meal. Metformin belongs to a group of medications called 'biguanides' that works by improving glucose tolerance in patients dealing with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces the intestinal absorption of glucose and thus increases the utilization of glucose. Together, they avoid the additional risk of disease associated with diabetes, such as eye problems (diabetes retinopathy), kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcers, delayed wound healing and other diabetic complications.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, high ketone levels in blood or urine,  heart disease, congestive heart failure, liver disease or you are using insulin, or other oral diabetes medications. A person should keep taking G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet even if they are feeling that their blood sugar levels are under control as it may again spike the level of sugar in the blood. Try to take a dose at the right time so that you did not forget to take a dose, ask your doctor for advice. It may be possible that a person may develop lactic acidosis, which happens due to the overproduction of lactic acid in the blood so tell your doctor if you are noticing any symptoms of it. You should take small frequent meals and don't fast while being treated with G Bay M 50 mg/500 mg Tablet . Try to notice if you are developing the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) like sweating, dizziness,  dry mouth, dry skin, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, frequent urination, etc. If you notice any of the mentioned symptoms, then immediately take 5-6 candies or honey/sugar and consult with a physician.