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Is There Any Solution To Lower Blood Sugar Levels Other Than Increasing The Insulin Intake?

I am a diabetic using med and insulin inj for last three yrs. i am diabetic for last 15 yrs. Presently i am on oxra, lantus 40unit and metformin. But fbs is still 150 and not coming down below 120. i started insuling with 16 unit 7/8 months back and gradually increasing it if fbs is>120 on my weekly check. what should i do? is there any sol but to increase the insulin intake regularly?
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

You are having high fasting blood sugar levels, it may be due to Somogyi effect, a condition also called rebound hyperglycemia. It also may be caused by the dawn phenomenon, which is the end result of a combination of natural body changes.

Checking of blood sugar at night or increasing the basal insulin dose at the night may useful.

Please consult your physician he will examine and change the dose and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is There Any Solution To Lower Blood Sugar Levels Other Than Increasing The Insulin Intake?

Hello, You are having high fasting blood sugar levels, it may be due to Somogyi effect, a condition also called rebound hyperglycemia. It also may be caused by the dawn phenomenon, which is the end result of a combination of natural body changes. Checking of blood sugar at night or increasing the basal insulin dose at the night may useful. Please consult your physician he will examine and change the dose and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist