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Question: Last week I went to skin specialist and after tests my random blood glucose was 230 ( I had many sweets ). After research I started taking metmorfin 1000 mg x 2 and some diet change. after 4 days my fasting is 130 and pp 190. random 200 ( today ). please suggest
Brief Answer:
You need to continue medications with diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Your random sugars were high to start on medications. Once started on medications, your target blood sugars should be fasting less than 130 mg/dl and after food less than 180 mg/dl.
I suggest you to do an HbA1c - which is the 3 months blood glucose. This will give an idea about your current diabetic status.
Since your blood sugars are better on Metformin, you can continue with same medications and check your blood glucose every month and HbA1c after 3 months.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
You need to continue medications with diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Your random sugars were high to start on medications. Once started on medications, your target blood sugars should be fasting less than 130 mg/dl and after food less than 180 mg/dl.
I suggest you to do an HbA1c - which is the 3 months blood glucose. This will give an idea about your current diabetic status.
Since your blood sugars are better on Metformin, you can continue with same medications and check your blood glucose every month and HbA1c after 3 months.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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