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Sugar n covid
Mom (52) is covid positive and her sugar is 150/245
fbs/ppbs and hba1c 7.4 She has mild symptoms
(mild cough and mild headache). Her spo2 is 98-99,
pulse 105 and no fever (98.2 oral) I am very
worried on her sugar levels, will these sugar level
make her covid serious? Sugar rose only 1 month
ago, before that it was in control. Please guide.
Can we take insulin?
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Dr. Anirban Biswas
Diabetologist
24 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes. Insulin can be used for short term. Consult online with a good diabetologist
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Dr. Vineesh S
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Infection increases sugar level need to modify dose to get good control. Sometimes insulin is required for good control
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