My grandfather 80 years. Having type 2 diabetes. But since some time his sugar level random is around 80-100. Sometimes it drops .he earlier takes 1 tab after breakfast. Now started taking 1/2 tab of glimiprex mf 1/500 before meal. So, what to do to remain sugar level static.

Dr. Gopala Krishnam Raju AmbatiDiabetologist13yrs exp

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Make it 500/0.5 simple you can not break it so buy new dose example geminor m 0.5.  

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist50yrs exp

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Hello, thanks for the query. I have seen the query, where you have mentioned that the glucose levels are around 80 to 100 mg. 100 ml. But there is no mention about whether these are fasting levels or of which time. Secondly there is a need to know his pp glucose levels, hba1c%, weight, height, bp, dietary pattern and over all physical activity. One important aspect is that the drug glimiperide present in glimiprex has a fairly long duration of action, hence can induce low glucose (hypoglycemia) particularly in older age patients. Therefore, there is a need to change the current treatment if he gets repeatedly "low glucose levels" so please do come back with all the necessary information in a private conversation, where I will be able to give specific instructions plus prescribe the necessary drug/s. In this communication we are supposed to give only general advise. No drugs can be prescribed. If you are not willing for online help. Please do contact your local physician and get the necessary change done. I await your response. Thanks.  

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Santhosh C AbrahamEndocrinologist17yrs exp

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Please do check serum creatinine and make sure that he is not having any kidney problems and liver problems. Please consult a physician to make appropriate changes. 

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