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When to check blood sugar for high/low
Hi, I am a diabetic patient and was on diet and medications but due to lots of travelling i usually forget to take medicine or maintain my diet also. My concern is if my eating pattern is not fixed so when should I check my blood sugar to see if it's high or not. Right after taking food ? Or should I give 2 hour gap even if I am not eating a proper meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner). It's like I am eating whatever I have in every 1-2 hour and just because I am travelling, I can't afford a proper meal. What should I do? How and when should I check my blood sugar? If I am not eating properly will it affect blood sugar level also?
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Hello there.
Im a diabetologist.
Diet and nutrition specialist.
As i have read your history, i can say
Irregularities in taking meal will definitely affect on your blood sugar level.
It can also affect on absorption of medicine you are taking.
So you need to follow proper travel friendly diet.
We can discuss on your blood sugar levels. Medicine. On your diet pattern also.
Kindly consult.
Can help you.
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
First see fasting
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Dr. Hema Venkataraman
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Have you tried a good lifestyle program to put your diabetes into remission? You’re a young lady and should seriously attempt good lifestyle change aiming at diabetes remission. Do contact us for more info
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Dr. Raja Kaamil
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes good eating habits are paramount to good glycemic control..
Moniter blood sugar after 8 hour fasting and 2 hours post a meal
Take your medicine regularly
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Please consult for further advices
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