Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Lethargy And Excessive Sleepiness Due To Diabetes Be Managed?

Mother-in-law. 94 yrs old, diabetic. Lethargic, blood sugar a little high when she woke up. After breakfast it's up to 382. She wants to sleep. I am giving her lots of water and trying to get her to move, ie legs and arms...wheelchair bound. What more can I do. Controlled with medication NOT insulin.

posted on Tue, 7 Feb 2017
Twitter Fri, 27 Jul 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Moral support is the best in this age and it gives very good result.
You cannot just move the limbs else it may cause the injury.
So try to avoid the passive movement of arms.
vitamin supplement is best, but even more better is nursing care.
Balance diet is good for her health,
Blood sugar need to be controlled on tight rule basis, else it is nothing to worry, take good care of her.

Hope I have answered your query,
Let me know for further assistance.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Lethargy And Excessive Sleepiness Due To Diabetes Be Managed?

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Moral support is the best in this age and it gives very good result. You cannot just move the limbs else it may cause the injury. So try to avoid the passive movement of arms. vitamin supplement is best, but even more better is nursing care. Balance diet is good for her health, Blood sugar need to be controlled on tight rule basis, else it is nothing to worry, take good care of her. Hope I have answered your query, Let me know for further assistance.