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Why is my fasting sugar level increased even after taking medications for it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42-year-old female. My fasting sugar level is 135 mg/dL, and postmeal, it is 130 mg/dl. My BMI is 18. I am taking tablets Metformin 500 mg, and Glimepiride 0.5 mg twice daily. I want to know if this increase in fasting blood sugar is due to Somogyi effects, the dawn phenomenon, or ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The higher blood sugar level in the morning can be due to low insulin in the body, eating less, or skipping meals at night, which may lead to rebound high blood sugar. So, as blood sugar is not very high, insulin is not required. But, with bet... Read Full »
My mother's BP and sugar level are high even after taking medicines. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 55 years old. She is suffering from diabetes and high BP. Her BP remains 140/90 mmHg. She is taking the following medicines. In the morning Telmisat 40 one tablet, Thyox 25 mg one tablet. During lunchtime Jalra 50 mg one tablet before food, Zoryl M2 Forte one tablet during... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother as you said is hypertensive and diabetic. She is on Glimepiride, Vildagliptin antidiabetics and Atorvastatin, Metoprolol as statin and antihypertensive. Her BP (blood pressure) is in under control as per her age and blood sugar is raised moderately. I wou... Read Full »