What should I do for my 69-year-old father whose morning blood sugar is low at 66 to 70, but 120 to 140 in the evening (and 100 before dinner today), when his daily medications are Gemer 2 before breakfast, 6 units of insulin before dinner, and Galvus Met 50/1000mg after dinner?
IWhile his evening and pre-dinner blood sugar levels are excellent, his morning readings of 66 to 70 mg/dL are a bit too low. This morning drop is likely due to his evening insulin or Galvus Met working very effectively overnight. To help prevent these morning lows safely, try offering him a small, healthy snack like a cup of milk or a whole-wheat cracker right before bedtime. Please consult his doctor soon to discuss safely adjusting his medication doses, especially his evening insulin or Gemer 2, to keep him comfortable.