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What Causes Headache, Lethargy With High Blood Sugar?

i am aa GDM patient and doc have recommended me a dose of 4-0-4. but since i hav started take the dose i feel a moderate headche often and feel lethargic, and my blood sugar readings range between 65 to 85 fasting and 70 to 130 non fasting. Pls suggest
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

I think the dose is being high for you> the sugars are definitely on the lower side.

I think you need to slow down the process. Take only 4 units of insulin in the morning and keep check on the sugars. I suspect that by this, your sugars should come back up to 100 or so. If they remain there, you can continue the same.

Also, make sure that the method of administering insulin and the site where you are putting insulin is right. Insulin is supposed to be given superficial. If it enters deep, you may have trouble.

Also check the dose of vial and the syringe. They should match.

If they go higher, a small dose like 1-2 units may be added at before dinner time.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Causes Headache, Lethargy With High Blood Sugar?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query I think the dose is being high for you the sugars are definitely on the lower side. I think you need to slow down the process. Take only 4 units of insulin in the morning and keep check on the sugars. I suspect that by this, your sugars should come back up to 100 or so. If they remain there, you can continue the same. Also, make sure that the method of administering insulin and the site where you are putting insulin is right. Insulin is supposed to be given superficial. If it enters deep, you may have trouble. Also check the dose of vial and the syringe. They should match. If they go higher, a small dose like 1-2 units may be added at before dinner time. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) Best of luck.