Gluconorm G2 D Tablet

Gluconorm G2 D Tablet belongs to the class of ‘antidiabetics’, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance), or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produces little or no insulin at all. 

Gluconorm G2 D Tablet is composed of Glimepiride, Metformin, and Vitamin D3. Glimepiride belongs to the class of sulfonylureas and works by stimulating beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, thus regulating blood sugar levels. Metformin belongs to the class of biguanides and manages blood sugar levels. It exhibits a non-pancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reduces the risk of insulin resistance.

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Some common side effects include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, stomach upset, weakness, and metallic taste. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor. 

Gluconorm G2 D Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence, eating healthy food with enough calories and avoiding heavy exercise is advised. Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you. Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, breathing problems, or blood disorders. Please seek medical advice before using Gluconorm G2 D Tablet if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. It is advised to avoid your alcohol intake while using Gluconorm G2 D Tablet to decrease the risk of lactic acidosis (accumulation of lactic acid in the body).

Gluconorm G2 D Tablet consists of Glimepiride, Metformin, and Vitamin D3. Glimepiride stimulates beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, thus regulating blood sugar levels. Metformin exhibits a nonpancreatic effect to reduce blood glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion. It is also known as an insulin sensitizer as it increases the effects of insulin. Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol improves the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reduces the risk of insulin resistance. It may also help regulate the production of insulin in the pancreas.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Stomach upset
• Weakness
• Metallic taste

Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting while taking Gluconorm G2 D Tablet. Do not abruptly stop taking Gluconorm G2 D Tablet midway if the doctor did not advise you. Gluconorm G2 D Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar); hence it is advised to take healthy food with enough calories and avoid heavy exercise. Brief your medical history if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, thyroid diseases, breathing problems (asthma, obstructive lung diseases), blood problems like anaemia (lack of blood cells), or dehydration. Avoid alcohol intake while using Gluconorm G2 D Tablet since it may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Gluconorm G2 D Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Gluconorm G2 D Tablet may interact with cholesterol-lowering drugs (colesevelam), blood pressure medicines (metoprolol, propranolol), and glaucoma medicine (timolol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake since it increases the risk of lactic acidosis.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor before taking Gluconorm G2 D Tablet if you have any heart, kidney, thyroid or liver diseases, breathing problems, dehydration, blood disorders, or electrolyte imbalance.

• COLESEVELAM
• METOPROLOL
• PROPRANOLOL
• TIMOLOL

• Include Vitamin B1-rich foods like beans, legumes, dairy products (such as yoghurt), eggs, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds, thiamine-enriched breakfast cereals, and whole grains in your diet.
• Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain blood glucose levels.
• Eat at regular intervals.
• Monitor your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
• Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.
• Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods and avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas. 

• It is advised to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
• If you experience severe hypoglycaemia, your doctor may advise a glucagon injection kit. Let your family and friends know how to administer this injection in an emergency.

Diabetes mellitus, or adult-onset diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is type 2 diabetes and occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance), or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produces little or no insulin at all. This disease mostly occurs in people above 40 years but can also occur in childhood based on the risk factors. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots.