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Whether diabetes II under control or not
Though i have acquired diabetes 5 years back, i am still not able to understand the disease yet.Recenty out of curiocity i tested my glucose levels with glucometer. Fasting is 130 , 2 hrs after breakfast 160, again 2 hrs after that before lunch it is 110, and again 2 hrs after lunch it is 150 and and again 2 hrs after that it it is 110 .I take 250 mg glycomet after brk fst,500 mg after lunch and 250 mg after dinner.Does my disease is under control or i have to change the dosage ? I am 75 yrs
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Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar
Endocrinologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sugar readings look ok. Hba1c test is a better indicator of diabetes control. I don’t think your dose needs changing though it may be easier for you to take glycomet 500mg twice daily
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