M Diab 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. M Diab 5mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It should be taken on an empty stomach. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nervousness, tremor, and flatulence. It can also sometimes cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine. You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Tremors
• Weight gain
• Abnormal sensation

If you miss a dose of M Diab 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Second-generation sulfonylurea derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI DIABETIC|Action Class::Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretogogues)

• Q. Q. What is the best time to take M Diab 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Take M Diab 5mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that M Diab 5mg Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.
• Q. Q. Is M Diab 5mg Tablet the same as metformin??
  Ans: No, M Diab 5mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While M Diab 5mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
• Q. Q. Is M Diab 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys??
  Ans: No, M Diab 5mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of M Diab 5mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether M Diab 5mg Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.
• Q. Q. Does M Diab 5mg Tablet make you sleepy??
  Ans: M Diab 5mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
• Q. Q. Can I take M Diab 5mg Tablet with insulin??
  Ans: M Diab 5mg Tablet, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.
• Q. Q. Does M Diab 5mg Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: Yes, M Diab 5mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
• Q. Q. Is M Diab 5mg Tablet a Thiazolidinedione??
  Ans: No, M Diab 5mg Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
• Q. Q. Who should not take M Diab 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: M Diab 5mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking M Diab 5mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of M Diab 5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Overdose of M Diab 5mg Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
• Q. Q. Can I skip M Diab 5mg Tablet for a few days??
  Ans: No, M Diab 5mg Tablet should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.

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