Oral hypoglycemic agents are drugs that help lower blood glucose levels. They are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. They are divided into five major classes, and the most common oral hypoglycemic agent is Sulfonylurea.
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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 »
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