Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet 10's

Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet are as follows:

• Type 2 Diabetes Management: Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet helps to control blood sugar levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles.

• Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of anti-diabetic medicines called biguanides, which help manage diabetes and achieve good control of blood sugar levels by delaying the absorption of sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity in the body.
• It does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or cause significant hypoglycaemia.
• Unlike other anti-diabetic therapies like sulfonylureas or insulin, Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet does not cause weight gain but may cause modest weight loss.
• In the prediabetic condition, Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet is the only recommended treatment available.
• Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy) or even loss of a foot.
• It also helps to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

• Take Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet just after a meal or with a snack.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in moderate-intensity physical activity or one hour and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
• Losing weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
• Replacing refined carbohydrate-containing foods with whole grain foods and increasing intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods. 
• Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil. 
• Avoid taking too much stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You can adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness to control stress-related blood sugar changes or meditation or yoga.
• Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, cheese, etc.).
• Keep your blood pressure as normal (140/90) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
• Try to quit smoking and reduce your intake of carbohydrate-rich foods like potatoes, rice, mangoes, bread, sugar, etc.

• Do not take Vidmet Sr 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe kidney disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, or metabolic acidosis.
• Inform your doctor if you have dehydration, infections, liver or kidney problems, uncontrolled diabetes, heart problems, or low levels of vitamin B12.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle cramps, severe tiredness, difficulty breathing, and reduced body temperature and heartbeat) or dehydration (severe vomiting, diarrhoea, exposure to heat, fever or if you drink less fluid than normal).