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Question #21473
45 days ago
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Diabetic patient's hypotension 65 - #21473

Hassan

I am a diabetic patient. My usual medication schedule: Fast-acting diabetes pill (850 mg) after breakfast and after dinner Long-acting/extended pill (100 mg) after lunch Today, in the morning, I ate very little and took the fast-acting 850 mg pill. Before lunch, I had hypoglycemia and my blood sugar dropped to 65 mg/dL. About 10 minutes after lunch, I accidentally took another fast-acting 850 mg pill, instead of the long-acting 100 mg pill. Now I am worried about severe or delayed hypoglycemia.

Age: 20
Chronic illnesses: diabetes
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Dr. Bharat Joshi
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Hello dear See medication especially metformin do create hypoglycemia In that case Below precautions may be taken Consume candy ot tofee for immediate glucose levels Take small meals within 1-2 hrs post meals In present condition, Juices can be taken Hypoglycemia occurred due to medication overdose along with low sugar intake So take above precautions and if the issue remains persistent, Consult with your doctor for better clarity Regards

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Taking the extra dose of your fast-acting diabetes medication can indeed increase the risk of hypoglycemia. It’s crucial to monitor your blood sugar levels closely over the next several hours. You did the right thing by eating lunch, which should help offset the effects of the additional medication to some extent. Keep a fast-acting source of glucose handy, like glucose tablets, fruit juice, or regular soda, in case your blood sugar starts to drop again. Checking your blood sugar regularly, every 1-2 hours for the next 6-8 hours or so, will help you catch any dips early. Make sure you’re somewhere safe and have someone nearby who knows about your situation if possible. Look out for symptoms of hypoglycemia like shakiness, sweating, confusion, or weakness. If your blood sugar falls below 70 mg/dL, it’s important to take 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate immediately, then recheck in 15 minutes. If it’s still low, repeat. Be cautious for delayed hypoglycemia as well, which might occur due to the overlapping effects of the pill. Ideally, reaching out to your healthcare provider for advice on how to adjust your medication throughout the day would be prudent, or consider speaking with a pharmacist. Lastly, it would essential to revisit understanding your medication schedule and ensure it’s clear to avoid similar errors in the future. If you happen to feel very dizzy, experience confusion, or pass out, those are signs that emergency assistance is needed and you should get help promptly.

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