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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Sugar Levels In A Type 2 Diabetic

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Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Question: Type 2 diabetic my blood sugar is up to 533, how can I get it down fast?
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

Your blood sugar is very high as I am sure you are aware. It is extremely important that you address this as soon as possible with the help of your primary care physician.

The most rapid way to decrease elevated blood sugar is with rapid acting insulin. This is something that you need to obtain through prescriptions.

Otherconsiderations include oral medications which can be used to help bring down your blood sugar. There are about five or six different classes of medications which can be used in order to achieve this. Again I think you really need close supervision from your primary care doctor to bring down the blood sugar.

blood sugar can fluctuate quite a bit depending on your diet. Also the blood sugar can rise significantly after meals which is why some patients will take some insulin with each meal.

Also if you are currently overweight it is extremely important that you try to address this with gradual weight loss. Exercise is also extremely important to help your body utilize and process high blood sugars.

My recommendation is for you to make an appointment with your primary care doctor as soon as possible. If you are not able to obtain an appointment I think you should go to your local emergency room for immediate evaluation. It is very important that your blood sugar is controlled as soon as possible.

Thanks again for sending your question. I hope you are able to get this healthcare concerns addressed very soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Sugar Levels In A Type 2 Diabetic

Brief Answer: Considerations. Detailed Answer: hello and thank you for sending the question. Your blood sugar is very high as I am sure you are aware. It is extremely important that you address this as soon as possible with the help of your primary care physician. The most rapid way to decrease elevated blood sugar is with rapid acting insulin. This is something that you need to obtain through prescriptions. Otherconsiderations include oral medications which can be used to help bring down your blood sugar. There are about five or six different classes of medications which can be used in order to achieve this. Again I think you really need close supervision from your primary care doctor to bring down the blood sugar. blood sugar can fluctuate quite a bit depending on your diet. Also the blood sugar can rise significantly after meals which is why some patients will take some insulin with each meal. Also if you are currently overweight it is extremely important that you try to address this with gradual weight loss. Exercise is also extremely important to help your body utilize and process high blood sugars. My recommendation is for you to make an appointment with your primary care doctor as soon as possible. If you are not able to obtain an appointment I think you should go to your local emergency room for immediate evaluation. It is very important that your blood sugar is controlled as soon as possible. Thanks again for sending your question. I hope you are able to get this healthcare concerns addressed very soon. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga