Generally, doing 16:8 intermittent fasting while taking Glycomet SR 500 (metformin) is relatively safe, as metformin has a low risk of causing dangerously low blood sugar. However, since you take it twice a day, you will need to carefully align your doses with your 8-hour eating window to avoid stomach upset. Because you also manage a thyroid condition, which heavily influences your metabolism, it is incredibly important to discuss this plan with your doctor first. They can help monitor your thyroid levels and safely adjust your medication schedule to fit your new routine.

During pregnancy, target blood sugars are typically under 95 mg/dL before meals and under 120 to 140 mg/dL after eating. Your reading of 143 after eating is only slightly above this range. Please continue taking your GLYCOMET (metformin) as prescribed. Focus on balanced, fiber-rich meals and gentle walks after eating to help manage these levels. Always discuss these readings with your obstetrician or endocrinologist to safely tailor your treatment plan.

It is very common to see a rise in blood pressure, like your 130/98 reading, after stopping a beta-blocker like Ciplar (propranolol), especially if stopped suddenly. Additionally, PCOS, insulin resistance?for which you take Glycomet (metformin)?and weight are all closely linked to cardiovascular health and can contribute to higher readings. Please don't be alarmed, as this is a very manageable situation. I highly recommend speaking with your doctor to safely monitor your blood pressure transition and discuss how managing your insulin resistance can help support healthy blood pressure levels moving forward.

Your mother?s blood sugar levels are staying under 150 mg/dL before meals and under 200 mg/dL after meals. Since she recently transitioned from Glycomet GP1 (which contains glimepiride and metformin) to just metformin 500 mg, these readings are generally safe and stable. They show she is successfully avoiding dangerous drops in blood sugar. While standard target ranges can be slightly lower, personalized targets are often relaxed for safety and comfort. Please share these numbers with her doctor to ensure they align with her specific health goals.

A swollen thyroid and cold sensitivity most commonly point to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which is highly treatable and rarely cancer. Thyroid issues frequently overlap with PCOS. Your current medications, including Glycomet SR (metformin), Normoz, and Eva Care syrup, are prescribed to manage PCOS and do not cause thyroid swelling. I highly recommend consulting your doctor for a simple thyroid blood test and an ultrasound to get clear answers and peace of mind.

Since her HbA1c is fluctuating between 6.3% and 8.3% despite her efforts, her current regimen?including Glycomet GP3 (metformin/glimepiride) and voglibose?may need adjustment. I highly recommend consulting her doctor to discuss 'pill fatigue.' They can often simplify her routine by using combination tablets to reduce the daily pill count. Managing stress and thyroid levels also plays a huge role in blood sugar stability.