Suggest Ways To Control Diabetes

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017

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Question : I have been on Lyrica for years, our insurance decided I didn't need it. I have been a diabetic for about 5 years. Numbers running in high 100's to middle of 200's . Since 9/17/17 when I stopped taking Lyrica my numbers are falling to 85 plus one night it fell to 61. I am on 3 diabetic pills a day plus 2 insulin a day and Trulicity once a week. I believe I should stopped taking some mess.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.

The fact that glucose levels have started to drop is a good sign.

Of course, the dose of insulin should be adjusted ( lowered or stopped if the doses are too low).
Then for a further decision, is the HbA1c level that gives a more detailed information regarding Diabetes control of the last three months.

If Lyrica causes high blood sugar levels, this is not approved. It may affect this indirectly by causing weight gain.

I'd suggest reducing the insulin doses until the blood glucose reaches normal levels and check HbA1c for a more detailed information.

Hope I have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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