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[|Human|] my mother is adiabetic patient for the past 12 years .she is taking pioglit for about 2years now sheis suffering from leg swelling and weight gain. her sugar level is 169 in pp. what is the alternateof using pioglit? my email id is  YYYY@YYYY
[|AI|]  **1. Side Effect of piglet [pioglitazone] is weight gain, leg swelling [edema] even with diet and regular exercise, moreover since weight is not mention thus it can be one factor for high blood sugar due to Insulin resistance.2. Check with your Doctor for possible Echo cardiogram and Lung Function test to know the health status of heart and Lungs.3. Your doctor may Stop the medicine and change it with some other option since it is banned in many countries.4. One must see 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 loss. Say NO to: Sugar, all sweets, cakes, sweetened biscuits- Chat Doctor. . Eat in Plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, ladies finger, soup [tomato/vegetable], butter milk, sugar-free