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Blood Sugar Level Increasing After Consuming Food, Please Advise

Hi, My Fathers age is 60 yrs old. He has diabetes , hyper tension and Tryglicerides from last 6 yrs. He takes tablets Glycomet GP1(1 in the morning), Metalor XR 25 mg(1 in morning) , Ecosprin 75 mg1 in afternoon) , Cardace 10 mg(1 in night), Atorlip 10 mg(1 in night). His fasting blood sugar ranges between 130-140. After taking 3-4 idlis in the morning his PPS is 250-260. Hyper tension is under control. Please advise medicine for Diabetes as it increases after food intake. He faces acidity problem too and tiredness . What needs to be done in such a case. Please advise...
Sun, 27 Feb 2011
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hello there as dr.bijji said- good diet counselling is must its true

As ur fathers sugars are not under good control you can start GLYCOMET GP1 in the morning and night .Always remember give it 10 min before break fast and dinner. start Glucobay 25 just before break fast.

fasting should be always
tiredness is because of his high sugars.it disappear after it comes under control.

give him pan 40 for his acidity

Dietitian & Nutritionist Ms. Ketki's  Response
Hello,

basically this b'fast choice is putting much glycemic burden increasing sugar.

reduce portion size of IDLI (2 idlis lets say)
add other protein source to combat with appetite

do get back to me with results.

for any qerries / help:

ketki_foodcorner@yahoo.com
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General Surgeon Dr. Biji Thomas George's  Response
His medication for Diabetes is not optimal.
Moreover, good regulation and proper evaluation of diet is essential in a Diabetes care program.
Proper evaluation and good diet counselling will do wonders for your father.
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Blood Sugar Level Increasing After Consuming Food, Please Advise

hello there as dr.bijji said- good diet counselling is must its true As ur fathers sugars are not under good control you can start GLYCOMET GP1 in the morning and night .Always remember give it 10 min before break fast and dinner. start Glucobay 25 just before break fast. fasting should be always tiredness is because of his high sugars.it disappear after it comes under control. give him pan 40 for his acidity