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Sugar level never below 14.

2017-10-11 07:35:34
My mother is a diabetic. She is 81 years of age. Her sugar level is always 14.7. She uses Levemir Flexpen (18units morning and evening. When her sugar is high we give her Novorapid
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You probably meant 14.7 mmol/dl which is high. You need to provide complete details of other medicines if any, sugar chart and other details. Insulin injection technique also needs to be reviewed

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14.7 is very low. She needs insulin dose reduction and also evaluation of why her sugars are dropping low. Consult endocrinologist

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