Does Mixtard 30/70 Help In Condition Like Uncontrolled Diabetes?

Posted on Fri, 6 Mar 2015

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Fri, 6 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello. I have uncontrolled diabetes for the past few years inspite of taking lantus insulin along with cetapin v0.3 twice a day, insulin 18 units morning and 18 in the night. Please advise if switching to human mixtard 3070 will help.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Add an insulin sensitiser

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand it must be very difficult to have uncontrolled diabetes. Here is what you should do

1. Strict diet. Make sure you avoid carbs and sugars
2. Exercise daily for a minimum of 30 min, walking or cycling for 30 min is the best
3. Lose weight
4. I prefer that you take pioglitazone. It is an insulin sensitizer, which means that it makes the insulin you are taking more effective
5. Changing to mixtard will not be of much use

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the advise. Kindly advise how to take insulin sensitizer and the dosage. Please also suggest a name.

Thanks, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Pioglitazone ( Pioz) comes as 15 mg. I usually start once a day or twice a day depending on sugar values. It is best to approach a diabetologist for a prescription.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar