My wife is taking Lantus, Human Mixtard 50, Janumet 50/500, and Glucobay M 25 daily, but her fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels remain between 245 and 265 mg/dL. Why is her diabetes still uncontrolled despite treatment?
Asked by Male, 43 · 4 days ago
Even with multiple diabetes medicines, blood sugar can remain high for several reasons. The most common causes are incorrect insulin dose, missed or delayed injections, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, stress, infection, weight gain, or poor insulin absorption from repeated injections at the same site. Sometimes the body becomes more resistant to insulin over time, especially in long-standing diabetes. Eating excess carbohydrates, irregular meal timings, or taking insulin too far from meals can also keep fasting and post-meal sugar levels high. Certain medicines, such as steroids, may also increase blood sugar. Your wife?s fasting and post-meal readings between 245 and 265 mg/dL suggest that her diabetes is not adequately controlled, and her treatment plan may need adjustment. She should consult her doctor soon for a detailed review of insulin timing, injection technique, diet, kidney function, HbA1c level, and possible dose changes. Do not increase insulin doses without medical advice, as this may cause dangerous episodes of low blood sugar.
