Can we increase my father's Metformin dosage safely at 73?

Question

Hello doctor,

My 73-year-old father has been suffering from type 2 diabetes since the age of 7. He has undergone an angioplasty.

His fasting level is 140 mg/dL, and the postprandial level is 320 mg/dL after taking Glimepiride 2 mg and Metformin 500 mg once a day.

Should I increase his dose once or twice daily?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Your father seems to be on the right kind of medication. His blood sugar levels are not controlled, so he requires a revision of his prescription.

Since he has other coexisting medical conditions, it would not be a good idea to take an online prescription. By meeting a diabetes specialist or a family physician, he can get his vital parameters checked before changing the prescription. There is a possibility that the doctor may just add a second dose of Metformin or both Metformin and Glimepiride together.

I hope this helps you.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.