Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet helps your pancreas produce more insulin, effectively utilise insulin, and decrease the excess sugar that your liver makes. It helps control the rise of blood sugar levels in your body after a meal. Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing.

FAQs

How will I know that I am suffering from diabetes?

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

If my blood sugar level suddenly goes down, then what should I do?

In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

Is Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet also prescribed for the treatment of type 1 diabetes?

No. Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes also called as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes'.

What is type 2 diabetes and what are its symptoms and complications?

Type 2 diabetes is a common form of diabetes in which the blood sugar-lowering hormone called insulin produced by the body does not function properly. Due to this, the blood glucose level increases, and symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger start. Diabetes, if left untreated or not treated properly, can cause long-term complications such as nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, foot problems, and also poses a high risk of developing heart diseases.

How Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet works?

Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet help to control the level of sugar in the blood. The substance vildagliptin works by making the pancreas produce more insulin and less glucagon. The substance metformin works by helping the body to make better use of insulin. This medicine has been shown to reduce blood sugar, which may help to prevent complications from your diabetes.

How long to take Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet ?

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to. Your doctor will check your progress to make sure the medicine is working and will discuss with you how long your treatment should continue. Do not stop taking Galvus Met 50 mg/850 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to.