- Exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise that gets your heart rate up, five times a week.
- Weight Management: If you're overweight, losing some weight can be a crucial part of controlling hyperglycaemia.
- Dietary Adjustments: Such as eating more fibre and less fat.
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Sukkarto SR is a tablet which can help you manage hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar levels) before it’s type 2 diabetes.
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What is Sukkarto SR?
Sukkarto SR is a tablet used to treat hyperglycaemia, also called a hyper. It’s prescribed when diet and exercise alone haven’t worked well enough to manage your blood sugar levels over a period of three to six months.[1]
Hyperglycaemia is when your blood sugar (glucose) levels are higher than they should be. To diagnose it, doctors usually look at things like your fasting blood sugar levels, oral glucose tolerance tests, or HbA1c levels. These are all criteria to diagnose diabetes [2] and might vary slightly depending on which country you live in. So it’s best to talk to a clinician for an accurate diagnosis and advice on managing diabetes.
When you don’t meet the criteria for a diabetes diagnosis, but still have high blood glucose levels, it’s called non-diabetic hyperglycaemia. It can be a warning sign of a potential progression to diabetes, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise may help manage it. You’re especially at risk if you have other conditions like high blood pressure, are over 40 years old, have too much fat in your blood, or had diabetes when you were pregnant.[3]
How does Sukkarto SR work?
Sukkarto SR contains an active ingredient called metformin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as biguanides. It reduces glucose production in the liver and helps your gut use sugar more effectively.
It does this in a number of ways (and there are still some that experts are actively researching). One way is by interfering with the liver’s energy production within its tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. Within these structures, it triggers a protein known as AMPK. This protein helps your body respond better to insulin, a hormone that controls your blood sugar levels.[4]
Sukkarto SR also lowers the levels of a molecule called cAMP. This, in turn, reduces the activity of certain enzymes responsible for making sugar in your liver. Basically, it helps to improve how your body handles sugar and decreases sugar production in your liver.[5]
Sukkarto SR is a slow release tablet, also called an extended-release tablet. This means it’s designed to work slowly and steadily in your body over time. These tablets maintain a steady amount of the medication in your body, which makes the treatment easier to manage and reduces how often you need to take them. This is especially useful if you have a long-term condition that needs ongoing treatment.
Does Sukkarto SR cause weight loss?
Sukkarto SR can have varying effects on different individuals, but there have been reports of people losing weight while on metformin, its active ingredient. It’s been found to increase the levels of a hormone called growth differentiation factor (GDF). Increased GDF might make you feel less hungry and, as a result, lead to some weight loss.[6]
But even if you do lose weight, don’t expect a drastic change. In a study which involved 154 non-diabetic people with obesity, those taking metformin experienced a mean weight loss of 5.8kg (around 12 pounds), while the untreated group gained an average of 0.8kg (approximately 1.7 pounds).[7]
What doses of Sukkarto SR are there?
Sukkarto SR comes in three strengths: 500mg, 750mg and 1000mg. The dosage you’ll be prescribed depends on your blood glucose levels and other aspects related to your medical history. Our clinicians will typically advise you to take one tablet a day during the first week, and then increase gradually every 7 days, up to a maximum of 2000mg per day.
So if you take the 500mg tablet, start with one tablet daily. After the first week, you can gradually increase by one tablet every 7 days if you tolerate it well, up to a maximum of two tablets twice a day.
Treated trusted sources:
- Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC). Sukkarto SR 1000mg prolonged release tablets – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – (emc)
- Diabetes UK (2011). Diagnostic criteria for diabetes. Diabetes UK.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Diabetes Risk Factors
- Rena, G., Hardie, D.G. and Pearson, E.R. (2017). The mechanisms of action of metformin. Diabetologia, 60(9), pp.1577–1585
- Miller, R.A., Chu, Q., Xie, J., Foretz, M., Viollet, B. and Birnbaum, M.J. (2013). Biguanides suppress hepatic glucagon signalling by decreasing production of cyclic AMP. Nature, 494(7436), pp.256–260
- Kaneto, H., Kimura, T., Obata, A., Shimoda, M. and Kaku, K. (2021). Multifaceted Mechanisms of Action of Metformin Which Have Been Unraveled One after Another in the Long History. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(5),
- Seifarth, C., Schehler, B. and Schneider, H.J. (2013). Effectiveness of metformin on weight loss in non-diabetic individuals with obesity. Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association, 121(1), pp.27–31
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How to take Sukkarto SR
It’s always best to follow your clinician’s instructions. But generally, you’ll be advised to take the tablets with a glass of water and avoid chewing or crushing them. Something else to keep in mind is to take them with food to reduce the chance of side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
How long does it take Sukkarto SR to work?
You should notice improved blood sugar control after about two days of taking metformin[1]. But it can take a bit longer, around two to three months, to experience its full benefits. During this period, your doctor may monitor your fasting blood sugar levels or check your HbA1c (blood glucose levels over the last three months) to gauge your progress. Depending on how you’re doing, they may make adjustments to your treatment.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Sukkarto SR?
If you accidentally take too many Sukkarto SR tablets, don’t worry because you’ll most likely be fine. But large overdoses can potentially lead to lactic acidosis, which can cause symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, feeling tired or unwell, and breathing difficulties. If you notice these signs, seek immediate medical help, as lactic acidosis can be serious.
If you forget to take Sukkarto SR, take it with food as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for your next dose. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you run into any side effects or simply decide to stop taking Sukkarto SR for any reason, let your clinician know as soon as possible. When you stop taking your medication, your hyperglycaemia is very likely to come back.
Treated trusted sources:
- Hong, Y., Shashank Rohatagi, Habtemariam, B., Walker, J.R., Schwartz, S. and Mager, D.E. (2008). Population Exposure-Response Modeling of Metformin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 48(6),
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FAQ: Sukkarto SR
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What alternatives to Sukkarto SR are there for non-diabetic hyperglycaemia?
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What are the side effects of Sukkarto SR?
- digestive issues like diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, bellyache, loss of appetite. Taking your tablets with or right after a meal can help alleviate these symptoms;
- changes in taste;
- lower levels of vitamin B12 in your blood, which may manifest as extreme fatigue, a sore and red tongue, pins and needles sensation, or pale/yellow skin; and:
- skin rashes, which can include redness, itching, and hives.
Does Sukkarto SR cause tiredness?
Why should I buy Sukkarto SR online with Treated?
Treated trusted sources:
- Hulst, A.H., Visscher, M.J., Godfried, M.B., Thiel, B., Gerritse, B.M., Scohy, T.V., Bouwman, R.A., Willemsen, M.G.A., Hollmann, M.W., Preckel, B., DeVries, J.H. and Hermanides, J. (2019). Liraglutide for perioperative management of hyperglycaemia in cardiac surgery patients: a multicentre randomized superiority trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 22(4), pp.557–565
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