INTRODUCTION

Jasmet-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness and may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

Jasmet-M 50mg/500mg Tablet can be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medications. All diabetes medicines work best when used along with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The dose you are given will depend on your condition, blood sugar levels, and what other medicines you are taking. Taking it with meals helps to reduce the chances of developing an upset stomach.

You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, and sore throat. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) is a possible side effect if you are also taking other diabetes medicines like insulin or sulphonylurea, so you need to know how to recognize and deal with it.

This medicine is not suitable for everyone. Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, problems with your pancreas, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines can affect this one so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. You should try to avoid drinking alcohol as it lowers blood glucose. Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood sugar levels before and during treatment.

USES OF JASMET-M TABLET

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Description of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Definition
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• Type 2 diabetes (also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes or adult onset diabetes) is a disease in which the blood glucose levels in the body stay consistently above normal. Insulin is the hormone which regulates blood glucose levels. Insulin is produced in the body by the pancreas. It regulates glucose levels in your blood by numerous mechanisms. In case of diabetes, the body may have a deficiency of insulin or resistance to action of insulin at the tissue level, or both.
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• Causes and Risk Factors
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• Common causes and risk factors of Type 2 diabetes are:
• 1. Genetic factors: You are at an increased risk of suffering from diabetes if either of your parents, grandparents, or siblings has it.
• 2. Factors present at birth: Low birth weight is associated with type 2 diabetes later in life.
• 3. Age: As you age, the chances of suffering from diabetes also increases, especially after 45 years.
• 4. Fat distribution: Increased fat stores in abdominal area, increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes.
• 5. Obesity: Increased weight is a major risk factor for diabetes.
• 6. Lack of exercise: Inactivity leads to weight gain and increased fat storage in your body and thus increases the risk of diabetes.
• 7. Smoking
• 8. Diet: A low fiber, high fat, and sugary diet can lead to weight gain and eventually, diabetes.
• 9. Stress
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• Signs and Symptoms
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• The common signs and symptoms of diabetes include:
• 1. Increased frequency and quantity of urination
• 2. Increased thirst
• 3. Weight loss 
• 4. Blurred vision 
• 5. Fatigue
• 6. Skin Infections
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• Investigations
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• Investigations include:
• 1. Blood sugar fasting and post lunch: Blood glucose levels checked on empty stomach, i.e., overnight fasting for about 8 to 12 hours and then 2 hours after lunch. This forms the basic routine check for diabetes in any patient.
• 2. HbA1C (glycosylated hemoglobin): Is the test that gives you an average estimate of blood glucose levels over the span of last 3 months.
• 3. Glucose tolerance test: It helps in diagnosing diabetes in patients who have fasting glucose on higher side. This test measures body’s ability to utilize the given amount of glucose when consumed orally.
• Other investigations that might be done are urine for protein, complete blood count, urea and electrolytes, lipid profile and liver function test.
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• Treatment
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• There are various drugs available in the market to treat type 2 diabetes. They depend upon the cause of diabetes, severity of the disease, and presence or absence of any other diseases your doctor would prescribe you drugs like oral hypoglycemics or insulin.
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• Complications and When Should You See a Doctor
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• You must regularly visit your doctor, follow the treatment as prescribed and get all the investigations done whenever advised, for timely diagnosis of various complications of type 2 diabetes.
• 1. Cardiovascular (heart) diseases
• 2. Diabetic nephropathy: Uncontrolled diabetes disrupts the functioning of the kidneys. Severe damage to kidney can result in kidney failure or irreversible kidney damage.
• 3. Diabetic neuropathy: Persistent high blood glucose levels injure the nerves, especially of the legs and arms. This is termed as diabetic neuropathy. This results in tingling, numbness, burning, or pain beginning from tip of the toes or fingers and slowly spreads upward. This is therefore called ‘socks and gloves’ pattern. Uncontrolled diabetes can ultimately result in loss of different types of sensation, like temperature, pressure, pain, vibration sensation, etc. in the affected limbs.
• 4. Diabetic retinopathy: Diabetes damages the blood vessels of retina which if not treated in time can result in blindness.
• 5. Foot damage: Foot damage due to nerve damage and reduced blood supply to the lower limbs is called diabetic foot. It is the result of uncontrolled diabetes and can ultimately lead to amputation of affected toe or foot.
• 6. Infections

BENEFITS OF JASMET-M TABLET

In Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Jasmet-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

SIDE EFFECTS OF JASMET-M TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Jasmet-M

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Trembling
• Metallic taste
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

HOW TO USE JASMET-M TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Jasmet-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW JASMET-M TABLET WORKS

Jasmet-M 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Metformin and Vildagliptin. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor which works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood sugar levels. This reduces both fasting and postmeal sugar levels. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar