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Question: Dear Sir/Madam,
My wife is 36 week pregnant and she diabetic since her conception, which we came to know during her first trimester. Since then after doctor's advice she is taking insulin Lupisulin M 50/50. In moring 24 unit and at night 16 unit. However since last month maximum time we observe her fasting sugar level around 100/110 and after food (2 hours) it is around 170 to 200. Please advice how we manage her sugar level.
My wife is 36 week pregnant and she diabetic since her conception, which we came to know during her first trimester. Since then after doctor's advice she is taking insulin Lupisulin M 50/50. In moring 24 unit and at night 16 unit. However since last month maximum time we observe her fasting sugar level around 100/110 and after food (2 hours) it is around 170 to 200. Please advice how we manage her sugar level.
Brief Answer:
Need a slight increase of units in the morning
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, Gone through your query and understood your concerns.
Sir, If your wife is using Lupisilin M 50/50 (24 in the morning and 16 in the night) since one month. Then you need an increase in the units from 24 to 28 in the morning and leave the night dose to be 16 only. This increase in dosage should be done with guidance of the treating doctor.
But, if this dosage of 24 and 16 units started newly less than a week, then for one more week and check sugar levels.
Sir, Let the diet be devoid of plain sugars, let the meals be small and frequent.
For more suggestions, Please make the query more clear with details regarding diet, weight, height, And the better to mention the exact dates of usage of varied units of insulin. And also attach sugar levels reports.
Thank you
Need a slight increase of units in the morning
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, Gone through your query and understood your concerns.
Sir, If your wife is using Lupisilin M 50/50 (24 in the morning and 16 in the night) since one month. Then you need an increase in the units from 24 to 28 in the morning and leave the night dose to be 16 only. This increase in dosage should be done with guidance of the treating doctor.
But, if this dosage of 24 and 16 units started newly less than a week, then for one more week and check sugar levels.
Sir, Let the diet be devoid of plain sugars, let the meals be small and frequent.
For more suggestions, Please make the query more clear with details regarding diet, weight, height, And the better to mention the exact dates of usage of varied units of insulin. And also attach sugar levels reports.
Thank you
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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