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My dad was having sugar level 169 and 335 in pp a month ago. He has to undergo a surgery so doctor suggested some medicine along with 20 units of insulin. I gave him insulin today first time and sugar level dropped to 48. At morning,after breakfast it was 245. Can you please suggest?
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Adjustment of some medicine and insulin dose may be necessary to keep sugars stable and prevent low sugars
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