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Uncontrolled diabetis..
My mother is a diabetic patient for last 17 yrs..
Her avg hba1c is 9..
Recently she suffered covid 2 mnths bck and her fstng was 145 and pp was 195.Test were done 26th march
But suddenly today in glucometer we saw her fasting 250..Although glucometers are not 100% accurate...buts still it is high..
Currently she is takng depayrl 10..one tab aftr dinner.
Glimstar m2 forte ..on tab b4r brkfast..
Peviously i insisted the doctor to prescribe insulin or to enhance the doses if needed...coz my mothers hba1c is avg 9 fr last 1 yr...but he didnt..
What shud we do???shud oral tablets be suffcnt with hghr dose...or we shud move to insulin..
Generally my mother maintains a fastng of 150-200.
But 250 is a sudden jump.
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Yes. Adding insulin to the regime is a better option. Shifting to insulin completely can also be considered if there is no benefit with this regime or if there are any hepato -renal comorbidity.
Consult with a good diabetologist for the same.
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
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9 yrs exp
Solapur
Consultantion would be better
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