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Suggest Remedy For High Blood Sugar Levels And Low Platelet Count
My husband has aGBM4 had surgery in January just completed radiation and chemo. Docs say that he has rarely seen patient with such extreme side effect. He is pretty much a zombie, is on 16mg decadron, he is diabetic so high sugars, problems with low sodium and platelets in low 50. We are starting to decrease decadron next week, what should we expect? It is hard to believe that he will have any quality of life after this yet that is the reason he got on the treatment plan
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
Hi,
The combination of high blood sugar levels, low sodium, and low platelet count can be challenging to manage, especially in the context of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM4).
As your husband's doctors are reducing his dose of Decadron, his blood sugar levels may improve, but it's important to monitor him closely for any changes in blood sugar levels or other side effects. Rapid changes in Decadron dosage can cause withdrawal symptoms, so it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
To manage your husband's diabetes, he should continue to follow a healthy diet and lifestyle, including regular physical activity, monitoring his blood sugar levels regularly, and taking any prescribed medications as directed.
To manage his low platelet count, his doctors may recommend treatments such as platelet transfusions, medications to stimulate platelet production or other supportive therapies.
It's important to communicate openly with your husband's healthcare team about his symptoms and any concerns you may have. They can help provide guidance and support for managing his symptoms and improving his quality of life.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
The combination of high blood sugar levels, low sodium, and low platelet count can be challenging to manage, especially in the context of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM4).
As your husband's doctors are reducing his dose of Decadron, his blood sugar levels may improve, but it's important to monitor him closely for any changes in blood sugar levels or other side effects. Rapid changes in Decadron dosage can cause withdrawal symptoms, so it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
To manage your husband's diabetes, he should continue to follow a healthy diet and lifestyle, including regular physical activity, monitoring his blood sugar levels regularly, and taking any prescribed medications as directed.
To manage his low platelet count, his doctors may recommend treatments such as platelet transfusions, medications to stimulate platelet production or other supportive therapies.
It's important to communicate openly with your husband's healthcare team about his symptoms and any concerns you may have. They can help provide guidance and support for managing his symptoms and improving his quality of life.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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