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Sugar dips every few days

2020-07-14 23:40:48
My father's sugar dips to 57 every few days. He has been prescribed insulin for past few years. His food n lifestyle is now totally in control since he is living with me but the medicines n dosage are yet same. Do you think that could be the problem?
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57 is quite low. I hope he is aware when he gets these hypos. The insulin dose needs to be reduced.
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Answered2020-07-15 05:10:47

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