Dr. Raveendran S R
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Hello doctor,
My grandfather has been diabetic for the past 15 years. He has type 1 diabetes. He has been taking insulin injections (human Mixtard, thrice a day). But recently, his values have been too high even after taking the injections regularly, so the doctor over here is suggesting increasing the dosage. Please suggest an alternative or a solution so that the insulin requirement can be dropped.
Hi,
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I can understand your concern. However, this issue happens since there is increasing age—not to worry. Continue 40 units, as usual, three times a day. Add an injection of Actrapid (human insulin) 5 units three times a day and Mixtard (human insulin) depending on his sugar value; we can stop new insulin Actrapid in the future. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and take medicines with their consent.
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