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Diabetic Consultation on medicine
Hi my mother is diabetic but she refuses to take medicine because she is a depression patient also. We are giving glavusmet and glyciphage initially. Can you suggest any syrup or any alternative way of giving medicine such as crushing tablet and mixing in her foods or tea. Would it work. Her sugar level last checked was approx 300 non fasting.
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Dr. Srinath A
Endocrinologist
30 yrs exp
Bangalore
We are talking about 2 things here
Depression & Diabetes
Is she under a psychiatrist. Why is she depressed needs exploring
From diabetes point of view monitor sugars closely atleast 2 times daily. If she is eating reasonably then one can give oral medications which don’t cause low sugars. At present she needs sugar control.
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Please contact your diabetologist locally who can guide you with safe medications
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