Is The Dosage Of Glucomet 500 Ideal When Having Blood Sugar Level Of 155?

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2015

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Question : Hi, I have three queries as mentioned below:

1.My Hb1C is 5.7 , Avg blood sugar is 155 , fasting is 140 , SGOT is 48 IU/L and SGPT 54 IU/L , Calastrol level is 195 .

I'm taking Glucomet 500 mg once a day. Should I continue to take this dose or reduce it to half tablet once a day

2. What type of diabeties I'm suffering from type 1 or 2.
3. Can I take sweets once in a week.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Continue same, Type 2 diabetes, once a week is ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back to HCM. The answers to your questions are

1. Your HbA1C is normal now, but fasting sugar is still above target. So it is better to continue with same dose of metformin

2. Your diabetes is type 2, which can be treated with oral medications and insulin. In type 1 - which is seen commonly in children, you are totally insulin dependent.

3. Sweets once a week is ok. Consume it in moderate amounts and have your blood sugars checked if in doubt.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

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