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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Question: hi. I am getting readings twice a day on 2000 mg of Metformin of about 108 and have cut down on my portions quite a bit. I am really hungry but feel the 108 is good compared to the 229 I was at before I started back taking it after a year being off of it due to insurance reasons. Should I be eating more often maybe or does my stomach just need to adjust to my smaller portions and my glucose will continue to lower?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
My suggestions

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your mesage.
I think I can help.
I suggest reducing the dose of medicine, while maintaining the diet.'
An Almost normal sugar, with constant craving can precede a hypoglycemia.
The effects of hypoglycemia are more severe and so are the consequences.
I would suggest maintaining the sugars at 120.
I think meeting your diabetician for a prescription for a lower dose of metformin may help you.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal.
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia

Brief Answer: My suggestions Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your mesage. I think I can help. I suggest reducing the dose of medicine, while maintaining the diet.' An Almost normal sugar, with constant craving can precede a hypoglycemia. The effects of hypoglycemia are more severe and so are the consequences. I would suggest maintaining the sugars at 120. I think meeting your diabetician for a prescription for a lower dose of metformin may help you. Best of luck, Dr Mittal.