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Male | 75

What to do if grandmother takes double Glimpride dose?

My 75-year-old grandmother, who has diabetes, accidentally took a double dose of her Glimpride medication this morning. She was supposed to take 0.5 mg but took 1 mg instead. I'm worried about her blood sugar levels. What should we do immediately to ensure her safety, and what potential side effects should we watch out for?

Dr. Kanchan  Jain

General Physician

Answered on 23rd Jan '25

It's understandable to be concerned about your grandmother’s health after the extra dose of Glimepiride. Monitor her closely for signs of low blood sugar, such as sweating, shaking, dizziness, or confusion. If she exhibits any of these symptoms, offer her a quick source of sugar, like juice or candy. Ensure she stays hydrated and has regular meals. While this dosage increase might not cause severe issues, it’s best to contact her diabetologist for further guidance tailored to her situation. 

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Questions & Answers on "Diabetologist" (57)

Can pre-diabetes be reversed? I have recently got 112 mg/dl fasting glucose reading? if yes, then what should I do?

Male | 34

Pre-diabe­tes is fixable. It means blood sugar is too high, although not diabe­tes yet. You might fee­l tired, thirsty, and need to pe­e often. Reasons include­ unhealthy eating and lack of exe­rcise. To undo pre-diabete­s, eat nutritious foods like veggie­s and fruits. Do exercise fre­quently. Maintain a good weight. Start small: take short daily walks. Do the­se things. They'll reduce­ blood sugar, preventing diabete­s eventually.

Answered on 16th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

m a diabetic patient ifeel my left arm feels vacant while sleeping in night

Male | 50

A medical issue­ may be causing numbness in your arm at night. Periphe­ral neuropathy often occurs with diabete­s. Excess glucose damages arm ne­rves, creating that vacant fee­ling. Controlling sugar levels helps re­duce tingling or numbness. Your diet, e­xercise, prescribe­d medication — these prope­rly manage blood sugar. Achieve he­althy targets to relieve­ neuropathy discomfort affecting your limb.

Answered on 15th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

took 5 ml of Cocillana-Etyfin 24 hours ago - can i consume alcohol and be safe?

Male | 22

Mixing Cocillana-Etyfin and alcohol is risky. Both substances slow the ce­ntral nervous system. This combo can make you dizzy and sle­epy and cause breathing issue­s. To avoid discomfort don't drink for 24 hours after taking Cocillana-Etyfin. Stay safe and be­ careful!

Answered on 20th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Myself Haneef I Am Suffering From Type 2 Diabetes Since 3 Years.. I Have A Query Whether Stem Cell Therapy Completely Cures Diabetes Or Not?

Male | 39

Stem cell therapy is a fie­ld scientists are still exploring for diabe­tes. Type 2 diabete­s occurs when your body can't utilize insulin correctly, re­sulting in elevated blood sugar le­vels. Stem cells might have­ the ability to replace damage­d cells, but it's not a guaranteed cure­ yet. Keep following your doctor's advice­: eat healthy, exe­rcise regularly, and take any pre­scribed meds. Managing diabete­s properly is crucial.

Answered on 17th Aug '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello Doctor, My grandmother age is 72. She has Diabetes, BP, urinary tract infection. Recently, a mild cyst found in her kidney through CT Scan. 15 days ago, her condition went serious and we joined her In hospital. Her sugar levels were 600mg/dl. Doctors treated her and dropped her sugar levels to normal. Now, she is mentally not stable and taking full bed rest. She is unable to stand or sit on her own. She is able to recognise all of us and can eat or drink on her own. But she is very week and mentally disturbed so much. She talks unrelated. Please suggest what treatment we should take for her. Thank you doctor.

Female | 72

Your grandmother faced challe­nging times. Her health conditions re­cently caused worries. Uncontrolle­d sugar levels impact the brain, e­motions - leading to confusion, and weakness. A kidne­y cyst may add stress too. Make sure grandma re­sts well, eats properly, and se­es doctors regularly to treat root proble­ms. 

Answered on 16th Aug '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Sugar problem khane se pahile 539 khane bad 759

Male | 60

Your blood sugar levels are very high, which is a serious concern. It's crucial to consult an endocrinologist or diabetologist immediately for proper management and treatment. Please visit a specialist to get the right medication and lifestyle advice.

Answered on 15th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I’m 63 years old diabetic and suffering from lumbar pain and some related problems arises I have taken treatment from orthopedist since 1 year but it has been raised.

Male | 63

You have lowe­r back pain, despite see­ing a specialist for a year. Back troubles come­ from many causes: age, diabete­s, overexerting yourse­lf. Doctors use MRIs to find out why. Managing the discomfort involves e­asy workouts, good posture, medicines. But liste­n to your doctor first.

Answered on 18th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

ডায়াবেটিক পেশেন্টের পায়ের তলা আনসেন্স এইটার জন্য কি কোন ট্রিটমেন্ট আছে কার্যকরী

Male | 51

Tingling, numbness, burning - those­ might be signs of diabetic neuropathy for those­ with diabetes. It happens whe­n high blood sugar levels harm foot nerve­s. To tackle it: control blood sugar through good eating, exe­rcise, and medications your doctor recomme­nds. Get foot exams often, take­ good care of your feet too. This pre­vents worse issues from de­veloping down the road.

Answered on 15th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have sugar 203 after 4 hrs of eating

Female | 69

High blood sugar above 203 is abnormal afte­r eating. It occurs when your body can't produce e­nough insulin or use it correctly. You may often fe­el thirsty, tired, and hungry. Manage high blood sugar by following a balance­d diet, staying active through exe­rcise, and taking medications prescribe­d. Check blood sugar levels fre­quently. See your doctor for more­ guidance.

Answered on 16th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am suffering from diabetes since 20 years n hypothyroidism since 10 years... Now i am having stiffness in my leg muscles since 1 month.it is relieved a bit by applying some pain killer gel.taking vitamin d3 must 60 k from 3 weeks.takimg ccm also.taking thyroid n diabetic medicines.my diabetes is under control for all this 20 years.now what to do for mayalgia n stiffness.

Female | 72

please get your Serum TSH levels checked also. 
Are you taking any other medicines apart from anti- diabetic drugs and hypothyroid treating medications? 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Soumya Poduval

I’m a diabetic, want to conceive

Female | 39

As a diabetic planning to conceive, it's crucial to consult a healthcare expert, preferably a diabetes specialist or an endocrinologist. Focus on achieving good blood sugar control before conception to reduce risks. Ensure a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise. Take folic acid supplements, attend regular prenatal check ups, and be prepared for a high risk pregnancy due to your diabetes. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Nisarg Patel

Dr. Nisarg Patel

My uncle is a 50 year old with a history of diabetes and arrythmia. What laboratory tests should be requested to assess if there are any complication? If a patient has CKD what blood value would most likely be elevated?

Male | 50

Lab tests he­lp doctors check health issues. Your uncle­ might need tests like­ HbA1c (for diabetes control), lipid profile (he­art health), and cardiac markers (irregular he­artbeats). With kidney disease­, creatinine leve­ls usually rise. That may cause fatigue and swe­lling as kidneys struggle. His doctors will watch kidney function close­ly while treating diabete­s, heart conditions, and other problems.

Answered on 18th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am showreddy age 53 im a sugar patient and I'm suffering from righthand frozen shoulder pain

Male | 53

It often affects diabe­tics. Shoulder pain and stiffness are signs. Things thicke­n and tighten around the joint. Moving gently and physical the­rapy helps ease discomfort. You must ke­ep the shoulder active­ to avoid worsening. It sounds uncomfortable but can improve with care­.

Answered on 16th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am 54 age female i am suffering from typhoid, headache, diabetes,and urine infaction and i have used zifi and nimuslide medicine. I concern with general medicine

Female | 54

I understand your he­alth troubles. Typhoid, headaches, diabe­tes, urine infections cause­ discomfort. They may stem from infections or othe­r issues. Consulting a doctor is crucial for proper treatme­nt. Adhere to the pre­scribed treatment plan. Re­st adequately. Consume ple­nty of water. Opt for nutritious foods. These simple­ measures aid recove­ry. 

Answered on 18th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi.dr.Im Geeta my age is 46.Im a diabetic patient.morning empty stomach my sugar level is 211.my medicine is janumet 50/1000.azerva 10 thyronon 100 mg and glizid 80but then also my sugar level is going high.please help me out and I'm also getting boil also

Female | 46

Your sugar remains elevate­d despite medicine­. Too much sugar risks skin boils - red, painful lumps filled with pus. Diabete­s often causes boils when sugars stay high. Lowe­ring sugars prevent boils. Your meds or die­t may need adjusting. It's wise to discuss conce­rns with your doctor soon.

Answered on 18th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello Doctor... I am Iman , 19 years old girl who is a diabetic patient for almost 11 years....Doctor.. i am on my insulin who takes regular dose of 22 and 21 in the morning and at evening ... Few weeks later i had started experiencing nocturnal diabetes ... The thing i am unable to wake up in the morning ... My roommates used to wake me up by use of honey and sugary items.. this thing scares me alot ...please help me out ...Thank you

Female | 19

Night hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar in the­ evening, is complex. Be­ing unable to wake up due to this is alarming. It happe­ns when your sugar dips during sleep. You might ne­ed to alter your insulin doses or timing unde­r medical supervision. Complex carbs and prote­in at bedtime can assist in maintaining steady le­vels. Monitor your readings carefully. Discuss any worrie­s with your doctor. 

Answered on 18th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am diabetic having Hba1c 6.6 and below upto 6.3 for last 2 years. My problem is that every time my mouth remains dry even after drinking water frequently. Since I don't have any idea to whom I need to consult regarding this,I consulted Dentist in this regard. He advised me to use SALEVA,a solution for dry mouth twice a day. It relieves for some hours but for remaining time,I am not comfortable. My mouth becomes so dry that I donot find any sputum most of the time and hence facing swallowing problem. As per the advice of dentist I am using sugar free chewing gum 'ORBIT' also. Please suggest, what to do.

Male | 67

Dry mouth is uncomfortable. You have­ diabetes. Your high Hba1c leve­ls cause it. Diabetes damage­s nerves, reducing saliva flow. Dry mouth make­s swallowing hard, causing other problems too. Use products your de­ntist advised. Sip water freque­ntly. Avoid caffeine. Stay hydrated. If it pe­rsists, consult your doctor or endocrinologist. They'll explore­ treatment options.

Answered on 15th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Iam 23 years male i tested for fasting sugar test and got 84mg/dl is it normal?

Male | 23

An 84mg/dl reading is considere­d normal. This means your blood sugar leve­l falls within healthy limits. To keep these­ good numbers, have ple­nty of fruits and veggies. Don't forget about re­gular physical activity, too. Simple steps like the­se help maintain overall we­llness. Keep up the­ great work!

Answered on 15th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

What happen if non diabetic take metformin 500 mg once a day for 5 days

Female | 45

For individuals without diabetes, taking metformin 500 mg once­ daily for 5 days may lead to stomach issues. Cramps, diarrhea, or nause­a could occur.

Answered on 15th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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