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Should Diabetic Medications Be Taken A Bit Earlier After An Epidural Injection?

thank you i had epidural injection today for the first time and i am diabetic type 2 my sugar readings before suregery was 121 completed procedure went for breakfast and 130 sugar cound 126 and then took it again at 5pm and it was 257 i called my pain mgmt dr and he said keep watching it however he had previously told me about that situation may happen can i take my next diabetic med metformin earlier or should i have it with food that is what i am to take at 630 with food

                                                                 
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Dear sir i can understand your concern.
I am very happy you are this conscientious because having a well controlled blood sugar is very important in preventing the onset of diabetic complications.
in my opinion you ca take your diabetes medication as scheduled after dinner.
your blood sugar readings are very well under control.the reading of 257 in evening might be due to little stress due to your epidural injection and it will settle in no time.
i suggest you to check your Hba1c% once in three months to check your average blood sugar control.
kindly follow diet and exercise as usually.
regards
Dr vamsi
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Should Diabetic Medications Be Taken A Bit Earlier After An Epidural Injection?

Dear sir i can understand your concern. I am very happy you are this conscientious because having a well controlled blood sugar is very important in preventing the onset of diabetic complications. in my opinion you ca take your diabetes medication as scheduled after dinner. your blood sugar readings are very well under control.the reading of 257 in evening might be due to little stress due to your epidural injection and it will settle in no time. i suggest you to check your Hba1c% once in three months to check your average blood sugar control. kindly follow diet and exercise as usually. regards Dr vamsi