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Covid and Diabeties
My Father in law, age 60, was tested covid positive on 2nd june. His fever has subsided but has high level of sugar. He has been taking gluconom PG2 since 2 years daily 1 tab. Since last 3 days he have doubled the dose and giving 2 tab daily. But his random sugar is around 300. Can anybody give us online consultation or guide relating to this ?
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Donot double the dose without dr advice, md need to check all previous blood sugar chrting reports, for further evaluation.
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Firstly do not double the dose without consultation....the dose given according to the fasting suger and HbA1c test
Regarding covid positive status detailed history of patient is required
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
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3 yrs exp
Chennai
Fevers or stressor will increase sugars...insulin is the best thing to give at those times on supervision wherever feasible...
But diabetic medications need a careful watch...before changing
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
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17 yrs exp
Indore
Tab galvus 50 od in afternoon for 10 days
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Review if sugar remains increased
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Dr. Akanksha Gupta Bajpai
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10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Take online consultation.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation with previous treatment history and new test reports
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