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Why The Fasting Glucose In The Morning Is Always High For Me?
Hello I am a 67 years old male, diabetic. I have had diabetes since the age of 45. I am currently on glipizide (minidiab) pills 5mg. I take one at lunch time and half a pill (2.5mg) at supper time, total 7.5 mg/daily. My glucose level two hours after eating ranges from 4.8-7 but my fasting glucose in the morning is always high between 8-10.5. What can be done about this? Should I change my medication dosages or replace the medication I am taking with another. I am an active person. I try to do speed walking/ 2 or 3 times a day for 15-20 min. I have stopped smoking 7 years ago. I smoked for about 27 years prior to that. Kindly give me your advice. thank you
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear sir i can understand your concern.
i am very happy to see that your after food blood sugar are well under-control.
in my opinion controlling fasting sugar is very important and it needs a slight change in medication.
i suggest you to discuss regarding usage of metformin with your doctor. metformin is a very good medication and helps to maintain your weight also.
life style changes what you adapted like stopping smoking and doing exersise are very important in having healthy life.
Regards
Dr vamsi
i am very happy to see that your after food blood sugar are well under-control.
in my opinion controlling fasting sugar is very important and it needs a slight change in medication.
i suggest you to discuss regarding usage of metformin with your doctor. metformin is a very good medication and helps to maintain your weight also.
life style changes what you adapted like stopping smoking and doing exersise are very important in having healthy life.
Regards
Dr vamsi
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