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How to manage hypoglycemic episodes in diabetic patients?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a specialist doctor and wanted to consult you regarding advice for a patient. A 50-year-old patient was recently discharged from the hospital with symptomatic (slurred speech and confusion) hypoglycemic episodes with glucose levels of 36 mg/dL. The patient is on a regimen of five ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The following are my suggestions: 1. Stop all oral diabetes tablets. 2. Stop basal Insulin at night. 3. Start plain Insulin four times a day according to the random blood sugar (RBS) value on the glucometer. I hope ... Read Full »