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What Causes High Blood Sugar Level Despite Taking Lantus Insulin Glargine?

Hi, I just started taking 5 mg of Glipizide pill in the morning and 10 mg. of Lantus insulin glargine injection at night because my blood sugar was consistently over 250. It s been a week and my readings are consistently at 160-180. Am I doing okay?
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

You should see your general practitioner or endocrinologist again, as you may need to adjust the medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen
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What Causes High Blood Sugar Level Despite Taking Lantus Insulin Glargine?

Hi, You should see your general practitioner or endocrinologist again, as you may need to adjust the medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen