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Hello doctors, I have a quick question. My father age is 64 and he has been suffering with type 2 diabetes from the past 10 years. He is using oral tablets and but his diabetes is still in the range of 300-350 post food. I have taken him to doctor in Bangalore which suggested insulin but my dad is afraid and still wants to use oral tablets only. My question is, what is the solution here? How can I help him to control diabetes without insulin? Is there any latest medication available right now? Your answers would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Check his C peptide levels
If it’s low it means his body isn’t producing enough insulin on it’s own then he will need to go on insulin therapy
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First, get fasting blood sugar, post-prandial blood sugar, and HbA1c tested. Please explain in detail the medicines you are taking and for how long you have been taking them.
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Diabetic diet, exercise and avoid fatty food
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do hba1c. If it is more, it is better to take insulin’s. Pl consult.
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Dr M V BHAGIRATHA
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Nellore
Yes we can use maximum dose and different combinations of Oral medications, along with medications lifestyle modifications are important. For further questions u can consult me.
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