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How Long Does It Take To Completely Heal Cellulitis?
i have been taking Huminsulin-N 20 units each mornig and evening. my bsl was 270 fasting. recently cellulitis is developed in my left lower leg. for which doctor have suggested me 1. Ceftum 500 twice a day, oflox OZ twicw a day, and for contrlling bsl- added Jalra M 50/500mg in addition to insulin.
now, my bsl has come down to 68 in fasting. cellulitis is also improving.
my questions are: 1. what should i reduce- Jalra M or insulin?
2. How long it takes to completely heal the cellulitis?
now, my bsl has come down to 68 in fasting. cellulitis is also improving.
my questions are: 1. what should i reduce- Jalra M or insulin?
2. How long it takes to completely heal the cellulitis?
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to be using Huminsulin-N, which makes me think you might be suffering of:
- uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
- or type 1 diabetes
As long as your bsl was dropped to 68 when using Jalra M, it makes me think that you are suffering of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
1. If your bsl dropped and cellulitis is improving, then, I advise to reduce the dosage of Jalra M. Discuss it further with your doctor.
2. Cellulitis is an infectious disease of the skin caused by bacteria of Strep group. As you are a diabetic, it will take longer for the cellulitis to heal as compared to non-diabetic patients.
However, as you are responding well to the treatment, then, there are good chances for a faster recovery!
Treatment might take longer as maintenance therapy might be advised.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to be using Huminsulin-N, which makes me think you might be suffering of:
- uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
- or type 1 diabetes
As long as your bsl was dropped to 68 when using Jalra M, it makes me think that you are suffering of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
1. If your bsl dropped and cellulitis is improving, then, I advise to reduce the dosage of Jalra M. Discuss it further with your doctor.
2. Cellulitis is an infectious disease of the skin caused by bacteria of Strep group. As you are a diabetic, it will take longer for the cellulitis to heal as compared to non-diabetic patients.
However, as you are responding well to the treatment, then, there are good chances for a faster recovery!
Treatment might take longer as maintenance therapy might be advised.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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