I am 60 years old woman, my sugar test results are: fasting- 340 mg/dl, sugar PP- 510mg/dl. How serious is it? Shall I take insulin?
Ask Free Question
The seriousness largely depends on the associated conditions. Eg. Whether there is any infection, giddiness, dehydration etc. You will need insulin on a short term basis atleast, so that the sugar level comes under control. Later, only tablets can be continued depending on your body's response. However, such fluctuations in blood sugar make you prone for long term irreversible damage to the organs inside your body. Those can be quite serious.
Ask Free Question
Mr. Lybrate-user, the sugar levels mentioned are really very high and serious. They suggest that she must have been having diabetes since a year or more. Immediate initiation of treatment is a must. It looks like insulin is needed, plus oral drugs also. In addition some necessary physical exercise and diet control also are required. She has to stop sweets completely, avoid aerated sweetened drinks like colas, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries and high fat milk products. She should consume more of green leafy vegetables, salads and permitted fruits (100 g a day).
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors