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2021-05-14 16:51:07
My father is a diabetes patient. He recovered from covid last 7 days. His sugar level is not in control. today his sugar level in night is 550 and in morning 450. Medication is attached. Kindly help.
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Hello Hyperlycaemia wil be dere as he is on steroids. Need to start insulin.. Insulin mixtard 30/70 at rate of 14 before breakfast Nd 10 units before dinner. Need titration based on GRBS. GRBs to b done thrice daily. Insulin to be taken till steroid usage is dere. Stop insulin 24 hrs after stopping steroids.
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monitor sugars at least 3 times a day. If has deep rapid breathing, vomiting, abdominal pain need admission.

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