Suggest Ways To Reduce Blood Sugar Levels

Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015

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Question : My sugar levels are not coming below 200 (fasting & pp). What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs more information

Detailed Answer:
hi ,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
Before that I need some information.
your height
your weight
exact schedule of diabetes medicines
diet routine
exercise regime you follow
other medicines if any.
If possible upload your sugar chart.
I think I can help you find the best solution for your problem if you send the required information.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (27 hours later)

Hello doctor,

I had replied with details yesterday, not sure whether it reached you. I'll share the details again if not.

Thanks
XXXX

Height: 5'6"
Weight: 59 kgs

Medicine:
Morning: 1 tab of Zeta 100mg and 1 tab Cyblex M 60 xr before breakfast
Night: 1 tab of Cyblex M 60 xr before dinner

Diet:
Morning: Tea @ 8am, Breakfast around 10am (upma/sprouts with some namkeens/Sprouts dosa/ occasionally poha)
Afternoon: 2 chapati, 1sabji & salad around 2pm
Evening: Light snack (apple/pear/fried pakoda)
Night: 2 chapati, 1sabji & salad around 10:30pm

Excercise:
I walk for 45 mins but can not maintain the routine daily. I end up going for long walks on the weekend for 1.5 hours. Twice a week yoga.

I restrict consuming sugar/rice items.

What should I change in order to bring my sugar levels down.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines need to be added

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
I still await your sugar charts.
The diet and exercise regime sound ok (latter may be made more strict - time permissible).
Which means that the only possibility is to step up the medicines.
You can add Tab Zeta 100 mg again just before dinner.
I will need the sugar chart to give a better opinion.
Awaiting the response.
Dr Mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Doctor,

I've a question: the dose that I am taking is already high? Or is it moderate? How about taking low insulin shots for few days to bring sugar in control? I've few sugar reports (but mostly I rely on my Accucheck), I'll upload them.

Thanks doctor
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Insulin is the best option

Detailed Answer:
Insulin shots are a very good option if you are willing for them.
However, I suggest you try the tablets before we finally switch to insulin.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (33 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. I'll try adding another Zeta before dinner for a week. If it doesn't help then I'll think of Insulin shot.

Thanks for your advise doctor,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My best wishes

Detailed Answer:
My best wishes.
If needed, contact me and I may be able to guide you for insulin too.
But I will need the charts for that.
Dr Mittal

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