Uncontrolled diabetes is when the blood sugar levels are very high, despite treatment. People with uncontrolled diabetes are at risk of developing infections (urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections), heart diseases, stroke, and kidney problems. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a severe complication seen in uncontrolled diabetes.
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My father's PP sugar levels are high. Should we increase Insulin dosage?
Query: 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 t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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, ... Read Full »