Patient's question:
My grandfather is in his 70s and has had type 2 diabetes for six years. He has been taking Diaoxing Tang Methylbencylbarbitone. Recently, his self-measured pre-meal blood sugar was 9.0. Are the side effects of Diaoxing Tang significant?Doctor's answer:
The generic name of Dihua sugar tablets is Metformin Hydrochloride Sugar Tablets. This medication not only has hypoglycemic effects but may also help reduce weight and hyperinsulinemia. Overconsumption can lead to the following side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in the mouth. It can also reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines, leading to a decrease in hemoglobin and the development of megaloblastic anemia, as well as causing malabsorption. During treatment, it is important to regularly check fasting blood glucose, urinary glucose, and urinary ketones, as well as measure blood creatinine and blood lactate levels regularly. Individuals with a history of lactic acidosis should use this medication with caution.