Glycinorm M is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It’s known as a combination treatment because it contains two active ingredients- metformin and gliclazide.
Metformin is one of the most commonly used drugs to treat type 2 diabetes. Glycinorm M is often prescribed when one medication alone isn’t effective at controlling blood sugar levels and treating type 2 diabetes.
When taking Glycinorm M you’ll need to monitor and record your blood sugar levels so that your doctor can check if the treatment is working for you. As you’re monitored, your doctor may make adjustments to your treatment and may also suggest that you take it alongside other treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Some alternatives of Glycinorm M are Reclimet, Glizid M, Glykind M, Dianorm M, Diamicron Mex, Glychek M, Glycigon M and Euclide M. These medications all work in a similar way but the pills and packaging of each may differ in appearance.
How does Glycinorm M work?
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to its own insulin. Where high levels of glucose have been present in the blood for a prolonged period of time, the insulin in your body finds it more difficult to process the glucose and lower its concentration in the blood, and this causes the high blood sugar levels associated with type 2 diabetes.
Glycinorm M contains two ingredients that treat type 2 diabetes. Gliclazide encourages the pancreas to secrete more insulin than it normally does so that there’s more available to be used in the body to process glucose. Metformin makes the insulin more sensitive and therefore easier for the body to make use of.
The combination of the two active ingredients in Glycinorm M, when used alongside a low carbohydrate diet and an active lifestyle, should decrease and then stabilise blood glucose levels.
It may take some time before Glycinorm M works in the way that you need it to, and your doctor will monitor your blood glucose levels as you take your treatment so that they can make the adjustments needed to ensure that you get the right treatment for you.
What doses of Glycinorm M are there?
There are three different dosage sizes available and your doctor will advise you about which dose is best for you to start on. After you’ve started your treatment, your doctor will regularly monitor your blood sugar levels and then make adjustments to your treatment if needed.
Dosage sizes available:
Glycinorm M 40 (40mg gliclazide + 500mg metformin)
Glycinorm M 60 (60mg gliclazide + 500mg metformin)
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Glycinorm MGliclazide + Metformin Hydrochloride
How to take Glycinorm M
Always take Glycinorm M exactly as directed by your doctor. You will usually be told to:
take one tablet with your first meal of the day
swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water
How long does it take Glycinorm M to work?
Metformin does not lower blood sugar levels instantly, and usually takes 48 hours to reduce the amount of glucose measured in the blood. It’s most effective after it has been taken for 4-5 days.
If taken thirty minutes before a meal, gliclazide can have an effect on blood sugar levels within 30 minutes. If it’s taken after food the time it takes to take effect can triple. This is why doctors recommend that it’s taken before the first meal of the day.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Glycinorm M?
If you forget to take Glycinorm M you should take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for you to take your next dose you should miss the forgotten dose and carry on taking your treatment as you normally would. Never take a double dose of Glycinorm M.
If you take too much Glycinorm M you should seek medical attention straight away. Take your medication with you so that the doctor can see how much you’ve taken.
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Glycinorm MGliclazide + Metformin Hydrochloride
FAQ: Glycinorm M
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How is Glycinorm M different to other treatments for diabetes?
Answer:
Being a combination treatment makes Glycinorm M different to some of the other treatments used for type 2 diabetes because many of them contain only a single active ingredient. Glycinorm M works to increase the amount of insulin the body makes and also to make it easier for the body to use.
There are other combination treatments available that contain a combination of metformin and other active ingredients. These, including Glimy M, are often prescribed when single treatments or Glycinorm M are not effective at lowering blood glucose levels.
Is Glycinorm M similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
Glycinorm M is similar to Reclimet, Glizid M, Glykind M, Dianorm M, Diamicron Mex, Glychek M, Glycigon M and Euclide M but is made by a different manufacturer. This means that the pills and packaging may differ, but the treatments work in a similar way to each other.
Which dose of Glycinorm M should I use?
Answer:
Your doctor will advise you about which dose of Glycinorm M to take and will measure your blood glucose levels in order to help formulate the best treatment plan for you.
Many people start on a lower dose of Glycinorm M and after blood glucose monitoring change to a higher dose if needed.
Everyone responds to treatment in different ways, and if Glycinorm M does not work in the way you need it to, your doctor may suggest that you take supplementary treatment or try a different treatment entirely.
How effective is Glycinorm M?
Answer:
Gliclazide, one of the active ingredients in Glycinorm M, had proven to be highly effective at improving the amount of insulin produced in the body and also at reversing type 2 diabetes.
The other active ingredient, metformin, is highly effective at lowering blood glucose levels. When used alone, Glycinorm M is over 30% effective, and this rises when used alongside a healthy lifestyle.
Do I need a prescription for Glycinorm M?
Answer:
Glycinorm M is only available on prescription because a doctor needs to check that it’s safe for you to use. It’s often prescribed when other medications have not been effective at lowering blood sugar.
A doctor will need to discuss your health and medical history with you before prescribing Glycinorm M. Your blood glucose levels will be closely monitored as you take your treatment in order that the doctor can make the adjustments needed to ensure that you have the best treatment for you.
Why should I buy Glycinorm M online with Treated?
Answer:
Treated helps to take the hassle out of getting the treatment that you need. Using the repeat prescription service will ensure that you’re never without the medication that you need. It’s simple to set up and offers you the flexibility to amend and cancel deliveries as needed.
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