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What Causes Illness And High Blood Sugar Level?
hi mum has been ill for two weeks with flu like symptons but she is also really thirsty and is getting sore heads, she was prescribed antibotics yesterday and was also told her blood sugar was high and she has to go into for a glucose tolerance test, she is 73 and i am worried about her
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hello,felling thirsty and increased urine output are caused due to increase in blood glucose level ,you need to meet a diabetologist who will correct the dose of medication ,you can
1.Reduce intake of sugar and sweet products
2.Give her balance diet
3.Moderate exercise after her fiu has passed
4.Drink lots of water
5.Stop bakery product
The flu will pass as she is on antibiotic please continue them
Glucose tolerance test is a test in which glucose is given and blood samples taken afterward to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood.it is used to determine insulin resistance and confirm diabetes it is advisable to get it done
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
Hello,felling thirsty and increased urine output are caused due to increase in blood glucose level ,you need to meet a diabetologist who will correct the dose of medication ,you can
1.Reduce intake of sugar and sweet products
2.Give her balance diet
3.Moderate exercise after her fiu has passed
4.Drink lots of water
5.Stop bakery product
The flu will pass as she is on antibiotic please continue them
Glucose tolerance test is a test in which glucose is given and blood samples taken afterward to determine how quickly it is cleared from the blood.it is used to determine insulin resistance and confirm diabetes it is advisable to get it done
Thank you
Dr.Krupa
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