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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Sugar
Dear Dr My Father had a bye pass surgery on 19th November 2010. Dr had advised to have Glycomet GP 2 for future. But due to having a very low sugar our doctor changed the medicine to Glycomet GP 1. The sugar level became normal for few days which was around 125-145. but since few days his sugar is again keeping low - Jan 17, 2012 at 9 pm sugar level- 74 Jan 18, 2012 at 9.30 am after tea sugar level- 164 Jan 18,2012 at 9.45 pm sugar level-84 doctor please advise in this matter and do let us know any good diebetician in dehradun whom we can consult. Waiting for your response. Regards,Upasana
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
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Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that 74 is not a very low level of sugar.
Anyway, if he feels symptoms like dizziness, fatigue and sweating, this could be a sign that his body does not tolerate these low levels of glucose.
I would recommend reducing the dose of Glycomet GP in order to have higher levels of glucose.
You should know that all oral antidiabetics can lead to hypoglycemia as a common adverse effect. That is why the dose should be adjusted based on the fasting glucose levels during the day.
You should discuss with his endocrinologist about the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that 74 is not a very low level of sugar.
Anyway, if he feels symptoms like dizziness, fatigue and sweating, this could be a sign that his body does not tolerate these low levels of glucose.
I would recommend reducing the dose of Glycomet GP in order to have higher levels of glucose.
You should know that all oral antidiabetics can lead to hypoglycemia as a common adverse effect. That is why the dose should be adjusted based on the fasting glucose levels during the day.
You should discuss with his endocrinologist about the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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