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How Can I Get Severely High Blood Sugar Levels Down?
Question: Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here... yes, my mothers blood sugar level is 450! ( diabetic) how can I get those levels down? And how concerned should I be? Thank you,
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Brief Answer:
Treatment may be started with metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. A blood sugar level of 450 is very high and needs rapid control. Certain parameters like the kidney function as well as the blood HbA1c level need to be checked. Treatment may be begun with an oral antidiabetic called metformin but the best treatment would be with insulin. Contrary to popular belief, it is not quite painful and is rather easy to administer. The outcomes are much better with insulin than oral antidiabetics.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Treatment may be started with metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. A blood sugar level of 450 is very high and needs rapid control. Certain parameters like the kidney function as well as the blood HbA1c level need to be checked. Treatment may be begun with an oral antidiabetic called metformin but the best treatment would be with insulin. Contrary to popular belief, it is not quite painful and is rather easy to administer. The outcomes are much better with insulin than oral antidiabetics.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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