My 70-year-old father has high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, reduced kidney function (creatinine level of 1.42), and high blood sugar (fasting above 200, after-meal above 300, and a 3-month average HbA1c of 7.9%). Given that he currently takes Zoryl M1, Voglibose 0.2, and Zincovit, as well as Telsig 80, Amlodac M, and Revelol XL 50 for his blood pressure, what are the best diabetes treatment options for him, and would a medication like dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) be safe and effective for his condition?

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My 70-year-old father has high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, reduced kidney function (creatinine level of 1.42), and high blood sugar (fasting above 200, after-meal above 300, and a 3-month average HbA1c of 7.9%). Given that he currently takes Zoryl M1, Voglibose 0.2, and Zincovit, as well as Telsig 80, Amlodac M, and Revelol XL 50 for his blood pressure, what are the best diabetes treatment options for him, and would a medication like dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) be safe and effective for his condition?

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My 70-year-old father has high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, reduced kidney function (creatinine level of 1.42), and high blood sugar (fasting above 200, after-meal above 300, and a 3-month average HbA1c of 7.9%). Given that he currently takes Zoryl M1, Voglibose 0.2, and Zincovit, as well as Telsig 80, Amlodac M, and Revelol XL 50 for his blood pressure, what are the best diabetes treatment options for him, and would a medication like dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) be safe and effective for his condition?

Asked by Male, 70 · 28 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

28 days ago

For his diabetes, dapagliflozin can be a very beneficial option. It not only helps lower blood sugar but also provides excellent protection for the heart and kidneys, which is especially important given his high blood pressure and mild kidney impairment. However, because his creatinine is 1.42, his doctor will need to check his kidney function rate to confirm it is safe to start. Other kidney-friendly options, like DPP-4 inhibitors, could also be considered. Please consult his doctor to review his overall medication plan, including Zoryl M1 and voglibose, to safely optimize his blood sugar.

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My 70-year-old father has high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, reduced kidney function (creatinine level of 1.42), and high blood sugar (fasting above 200, after-meal above 300, and a 3-month average HbA1c of 7.9%). Given that he currently takes Zoryl M1, Voglibose 0.2, and Zincovit, as well as Telsig 80, Amlodac M, and Revelol XL 50 for his blood pressure, what are the best diabetes treatment options for him, and would a medication like dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) be safe and effective for his condition?

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My 70-year-old father has high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, reduced kidney function (creatinine level of 1.42), and high blood sugar (fasting above 200, after-meal above 300, and a 3-month average HbA1c of 7.9%). Given that he currently takes Zoryl M1, Voglibose 0.2, and Zincovit, as well as Telsig 80, Amlodac M, and Revelol XL 50 for his blood pressure, what are the best diabetes treatment options for him, and would a medication like dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) be safe and effective for his condition? | Apollo Pharmacy

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