My mother has been on dialysis for the past 10 years. Her blood sugar has always been in control (with shots of insulin-9 units. Of late her blood sugar has shot up. On Friday night her blood sugar post meals was 370 while the next morning at 7 am it was a mere 75. Is such a great fall in sugar level possible?
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Hi Diabetics on dialysis can have fluctuations in diabetes control. It has to be managed well with diet and able exercise. Frequent monitoring of blood sugars and looking out for any source of infection can help in preventing the fluctuations. First and foremost look if there is any infection at the fistula or dialysis catheter site.
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Yes it can happen. It is due to insulin doses.
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It needs to be examined and monitored very closely. Is there any change in the pattern of taking food, or is she suffering from any infection. Frequent episodes of hypoglycemia is an indicator of some disturbance and that needs attention towards eating habits and following the instructions given by the doctor . With a regular follow-up and a suitable exercise regime she can gain back normalcy soon.
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Her dinner has to reduced an insulin dose adjusted and Voglibose will help reduce post food sugar level.
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Meena ji , In diabetes sugar level depends upon patients diet, medication and exercise level. Body physical condition, mental state like stress etc. as well as sleeping pattern and eating pattern effect all this. Please discuss all in details to find out the cause and personalised guidance
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