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2017-09-15 02:25:29
My mother is diabetic and currently in USA. Off late she is experiencing sweating in her sleep and tingling in mouth which stats for 15-20 mins. She gets up and eats chocolate and feels better in a while. She is on insulin. Please see details below: Injection Lispro: 20-20-14 Injection Lantis: 38 after-dinner Tablet Jalra : 500 mg Metphormin Please advise urgently. Thank you
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She is most likely suffering from hypoglycaemia in midnight ie. low blood sugar levels. She should reduce the night dose of lispro and lantus by 2 units each. Furthurmore, she will be required to be assessed regading the cause of hypoglycaemia.

Answered2017-09-15 07:26:48

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