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Should we increase the Insulin to control PP sugar level?

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Hi doctor,

For the past six weeks, we have been noticing that my father's PP sugar levels after breakfast are in the range of 195 to 250 mg/dL depending on what he eats. Fasting levels are more or less fine. He had done his laboratory tests before two months and his HbA1c was fine. I have attached the blood reports along with his current medications list. Should we increase the Insulin? Please explain. Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Surbhi Bansal

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Dr. Surbhi Bansal is a General Practitioner and Diabetologist with eleven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Barkatullah University. She is experienced in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. She is also an expert in diabetes diagnosis and management. Currently, she is practicing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Hello,

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I can understand your concern for your father. For uncontrolled sugar, I would suggest adding Voglibose available as tablet Volibo 0.3 mg before each major meal twice a day. Increasing the Insulin dose might risk him with hypoglycemia. Consult his specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with their consent.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At June 27, 2016
Reviewed At July 3, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Surbhi Bansal is a General Practitioner and Diabetologist with eleven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Barkatullah University. She is experienced in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. She is also an expert in diabetes diagnosis and management. Currently, she is practicing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Surbhi Bansal is a General Practitioner and Diabetologist with eleven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Barkatullah University. She is experienced in treating acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. She is also an expert in diabetes diagnosis and management. Currently, she is practicing in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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