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When taking actrapid iv soluble insulin 10u ,what glucose can be safely added to avoid hypoglycemia.
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the query. Whichever insulin one may take there is no need to take any form of "glucose" to avoid "hypoglycemia" because if you are taking properly calculated insulin dosage then there will be no hypoglycemia. But if it does occur then taking a small amount of sugar or a candy can help overcome the same.
The insulin dosage needs to be based on both fasting and pp glucose levels. Plus when fasting level is above 140 mg, then your night dosage needs...more
I have seen the query. Whichever insulin one may take there is no need to take any form of "glucose" to avoid "hypoglycemia" because if you are taking properly calculated insulin dosage then there will be no hypoglycemia. But if it does occur then taking a small amount of sugar or a candy can help overcome the same.
The insulin dosage needs to be based on both fasting and pp glucose levels. Plus when fasting level is above 140 mg, then your night dosage needs...more
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Hi, kindly examine yourself from a doctor for any nutritional deficiencies. Also if gaining a little weight would help then follow the guidelines given below-
1) weight is a sum total of bone, water, muscle and fat. You need to gain muscle to get healthy. Immunity of the body is based on muscles and so its important to have optimal muscle mass.
2) have a well balanced diet which has the right combination of carbohydrate, protein and fat. 3) eat 6-8 meals a day as the muscle losses will n...more
1) weight is a sum total of bone, water, muscle and fat. You need to gain muscle to get healthy. Immunity of the body is based on muscles and so its important to have optimal muscle mass.
2) have a well balanced diet which has the right combination of carbohydrate, protein and fat. 3) eat 6-8 meals a day as the muscle losses will n...more
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. Hba1c% of 6.9 % is showing a good control. So the present treatment needs to be continued. If you have any questions please come back with following information: current dosage of all the medications, weight, height, age, extent of daily exercise, dietary pattern and lipid profile as well as bp readings then I will be bale to guide. Thanks.
I have seen the details mentioned. Hba1c% of 6.9 % is showing a good control. So the present treatment needs to be continued. If you have any questions please come back with following information: current dosage of all the medications, weight, height, age, extent of daily exercise, dietary pattern and lipid profile as well as bp readings then I will be bale to guide. Thanks.
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