sir i have postprandial blood sugar reading of 223 and fasting 123. doctor prescribed me metformin 500 mg i am also taking siddha medicine for complete cure.  can i contiue in this fashion. please tell me metformin along with siddha can be taken or not ?
**1. Since weight is not mentioned but as the said medicine [metformin] is given after consultation with doctor which implies you are slightly overweight along with insulin resistance.2.  Since the diagnosis was made after Investigation thus it is wise to check with a diabetes specialist, who will look clinically for:. Weight. Blood pressure. Examination of peripheral pulses on the legs. Examination of the feet: especially the inter digital spaces and soles, for infections, ulcer and sensory loss3. Say NO to: Sugar, all sweets, cakes, sweetened biscuits- Chat Doctor. 4. Eat in Plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, ladies finger, soup [tomato/vegetable], butter milk, sugar-free