Given that my father?s fasting blood sugar is 96.24, after-meal blood sugar is 87.63, and three-month average sugar level (HbA1c) is 5.9, does he still need to take his diabetes medications Glycomet OD and Amaryl OD; are his recent cholesterol test results?including total cholesterol of 121, good cholesterol (HDL) of 34, bad cholesterol (LDL) of 49, blood fats (triglycerides) of 208, VLDL of 41.55, and a ratio of 1.4?concerning for someone who had a heart artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) and takes Cresar H, Ecospirin AV, and Parkinson's medications; and can he stop taking the liquid medicines Lactihep and Elixir Neogadine now that his constipation has resolved with a fiber-rich diet? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Given that my father?s fasting blood sugar is 96.24, after-meal blood sugar is 87.63, and three-month average sugar level (HbA1c) is 5.9, does he still need to take his diabetes medications Glycomet OD and Amaryl OD; are his recent cholesterol test results?including total cholesterol of 121, good cholesterol (HDL) of 34, bad cholesterol (LDL) of 49, blood fats (triglycerides) of 208, VLDL of 41.55, and a ratio of 1.4?concerning for someone who had a heart artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) and takes Cresar H, Ecospirin AV, and Parkinson's medications; and can he stop taking the liquid medicines Lactihep and Elixir Neogadine now that his constipation has resolved with a fiber-rich diet?

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Given that my father?s fasting blood sugar is 96.24, after-meal blood sugar is 87.63, and three-month average sugar level (HbA1c) is 5.9, does he still need to take his diabetes medications Glycomet OD and Amaryl OD; are his recent cholesterol test results?including total cholesterol of 121, good cholesterol (HDL) of 34, bad cholesterol (LDL) of 49, blood fats (triglycerides) of 208, VLDL of 41.55, and a ratio of 1.4?concerning for someone who had a heart artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) and takes Cresar H, Ecospirin AV, and Parkinson's medications; and can he stop taking the liquid medicines Lactihep and Elixir Neogadine now that his constipation has resolved with a fiber-rich diet?

Asked by Male, 76 · 12 hours ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

12 hours ago

His HbA1c is 5.9, but please do not stop his diabetes medications, Glycomet OD and Amaryl OD, without consulting his doctor, as sudden changes can cause sugar spikes. His LDL of 49 is ideal post-angioplasty, though his high triglycerides (208) require dietary attention. Please continue his essential heart medications, Cresar H and Ecospirin AV. Since his constipation has resolved with a fiber-rich diet, you can discuss safely pausing Lactihep and Elixir Neogadine with his physician. Always consult his doctor before making any medication adjustments.

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Given that my father?s fasting blood sugar is 96.24, after-meal blood sugar is 87.63, and three-month average sugar level (HbA1c) is 5.9, does he still need to take his diabetes medications Glycomet OD and Amaryl OD; are his recent cholesterol test results?including total cholesterol of 121, good cholesterol (HDL) of 34, bad cholesterol (LDL) of 49, blood fats (triglycerides) of 208, VLDL of 41.55, and a ratio of 1.4?concerning for someone who had a heart artery-opening procedure (angioplasty) and takes Cresar H, Ecospirin AV, and Parkinson's medications; and can he stop taking the liquid medicines Lactihep and Elixir Neogadine now that his constipation has resolved with a fiber-rich diet?

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