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Diabetic but sugars under 180 post
He is diabetic since 3 yrs using invocana and metformin 500mg.His levels will be under 180 after food always.He is tested positive and using the medication and under home quarantine.
Am worried about his diabetic and covid.pls guide me..
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Dr. Tanvi Parikh
Endocrinologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Due to COVID infection, cough syrups containing sugar, steroids which can be used to treat steroids diabetes can become worse. More frequent monitoring and dose adjustment of diabetes medicines may be required
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Please consult online to discuss details of sugar readings, the medications he is in for COVID and adjustment in diabetes regimen if needed
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