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How Can Blood Sugar Levels Be Monitored?
Dear sirs, I was having random sugar of 260 once and i was advised by my doctor to use dionil tabs twice a day. But sugar levels becomes low very often and i stopped taking tabs. every six month i am checking 3 months average hba1c it was aroung 6.3 to 6.5
but last week it was 8.5 please advise me any type of monitoring sugar in specific time period
thanking you
xavier
but last week it was 8.5 please advise me any type of monitoring sugar in specific time period
thanking you
xavier
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Hello Xavier,
thanks for using Health Care Magic
HbA1c value of 8.5 is definitely high and by definition,
you are a diabetic. This high value is indicative of the
management you have had for your high blood glucose
levels in the past which has not been the best as high levels
of HbA1c indicates chronic poor control of blood sugar level.
The repeated low levels of blood sugar while you were on
daonil were probably due to the hypoglycemic effects of
daonil and likely, the dosage you were taking was much
higher than you required.
Also, you do not need to take daonil on an empty stomach
or take it without eating. Daonil is taken shortly before meals
You need to meet your doctor or endocrinologist to follow you up.
A second drug might be added to better control your situation.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using Health Care Magic
HbA1c value of 8.5 is definitely high and by definition,
you are a diabetic. This high value is indicative of the
management you have had for your high blood glucose
levels in the past which has not been the best as high levels
of HbA1c indicates chronic poor control of blood sugar level.
The repeated low levels of blood sugar while you were on
daonil were probably due to the hypoglycemic effects of
daonil and likely, the dosage you were taking was much
higher than you required.
Also, you do not need to take daonil on an empty stomach
or take it without eating. Daonil is taken shortly before meals
You need to meet your doctor or endocrinologist to follow you up.
A second drug might be added to better control your situation.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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