Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition affecting how your body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or if the insulin is produced, it cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance).

Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet contains Repaglinide and Metformin. Repaglinide acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Metformin acts by lowering the liver's glucose production, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body's response to insulin. Together, Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet helps treat type II diabetes.

In some cases, Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually overtime. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Do not take Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis (excess acids in your blood). Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Let the doctor know about your health conditions and medications.

Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet belongs to the class of antidiabetic medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet contains Repaglinide and Metformin. Repaglinide acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Metformin acts by lowering the liver's glucose production, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines, and increasing the body's response to insulin. Together, Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet helps treat type II diabetes.

• Dizziness

• Sweating

• Palpitations

• hunger pangs

• Dry mouth and skin

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose level)

Some diabetic patients taking Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet may develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, too much lactic acid is accumulated in the blood. So, your liver and kidney's proper functioning is required to eliminate excess lactic acid from the blood. Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet may lower vitamin B12 levels, so try to have blood tests for vitamins. Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet , when used with or without insulin, tends to lower the blood sugar level extremely. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin. Ripadep Plus 1 Tablet may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), so an annual check-up of TSH is suggested.

• Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grains.
• Eat at regular intervals. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
• Invest in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly.
• Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
• Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase the intake of fruits, veggies, and other fibre-enriched foods.
• Reduce saturated fat (or hidden fats) intake 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, cheese, etc.).
• Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.