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High blood sugar
My dad (age 60) is diabetic for 12 years.
His sugar level is not controlled. his fasting sugar was 321, After that he got some change in meal plan which result decline in sugar and now it's 222 at fasting.
It's not reducing anymore.
He is on medication , taking Glimy M2.
He is not on insulin injection.
Can he start insulin since blood sugar is not controlled ?
What tests he needs to be done to get correct dose of insulin ?
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
If he is taking only Glimy M2 once a day, there is scope for changing tablets. U need to consult a diabetologist with all relevant details
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