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I have been on diabetes medicine n insulin for last one month.. But last one week i have not used insulin but i am continuing with the medicine and yesterday report is fasting is 97 and after eating it is 114.. So can i stop using insulin now that i have started practicing proper diet n exercise
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Sugar control is important.. either by Oral Medicine or insulin or Both might be required.
Presently both reading are normal .
Get HbA1C , Renal function test, urine examination done.. monitor blood sugar fasting and 2 hrs postprandial
Next Steps
please update the status ..
and be in regular follow up with the primary doctor.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR DOCTOR.
DON'T STOP / START MEDICINE WITHOUT HIS ADVICE.
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Seeing your reports the sugars are fine. Continue with the tablets only
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Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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15 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hello sir,
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Dr. Emad Mohammed
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Diabetes management is not just about sugar control. With diabetes the risk for other complications increases like hypertension, heart diseases, kidney disease, eye disease, foot Disease, and stroke.
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You need to find a good endocrinologist or general physician with experience in diabetes care and stick with him and set goals to maintain your health. Meet them regularly and get your assessed.
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