“What can I do for high blood sugar levels?”
I have type 2 diabetes and my sugar level is very high. What can I do for high blood sugar levels?
11 Answers
In the short term, you need medication (likely oral meds) to help treat your high glucose levels. If the levels get too high, you can get sick and may require IV medication/insulin to treat. In the long term, you need to be very selective about your diet (monitor carbohydrates and sugar intake) and be sure you are exercising regularly.
Depends on associated symptoms and how high the blood sugar is
If you are having persistently elevated blood glucose levels then I recommend you make an appointment with your primary care physician in order to have your diabetes medications reviewed and adjusted as needed to allow for better control of your sugars. You should also discuss your regular dietary intake with your PCP as diet is a crucial part of properly controlling blood glucose levels.
If you have type 2 diabetes mellitus please make an appointment to see a medical professional as soon as possible. High blood sugars can lead to a condition called diabetic coma which can even lead to death. If your blood sugars are high, I would suggest keep checking your blood sugars using a glucometer at home and keep a tab. Your healthcare provider may then decide to give you oral medication’s or injectable medication based on how high your average blood sugar is, which is measured by a test called hemoglobin A1c.
You need to speak to your doctor about appropriate medications. If you are feeling ill and have a high blood sugar you should go to the nearest ER or immediate care.
Medications may be necessary at a certain stage of type 2 DM for blood sugar control. You can eat less carbohydrates and exercise , even light walking after meals can help lower blood sugar significantly.
You can use trulicity or ozempic subcutaneously once a week, talk to your doctor to adjust your medication doses.
This is a very complex question. In general it is a combination of dietary, lifestyle modifications, medications and in extreme cases insulin that are needed to help get blood sugars get controlled
Please view your diabetes management as a journey and not as a destination or a goal. You would need a very close supervision with a physician experienced with this. Prompt medical attention can be a difference between long term disability and a healthy life style
Please view your diabetes management as a journey and not as a destination or a goal. You would need a very close supervision with a physician experienced with this. Prompt medical attention can be a difference between long term disability and a healthy life style
If you are prescribed by your Physician and no results are noticed, the first step is adjusting your diet ( size of meals, reduction of Bread, rice, pastas, pastries) change everything that you can to sugar-free or zero calories, do this for a month and you will notice an adjustment in blood sugars, if not visit your endocrinologist for adjustment of medication dosage or switch if required.
Diet, exercise and take the medications that your endocrinologist prescribed
First diet modification including low carbohydrate diet. If you are not on medication for diabetes, you probably will need to start. Depends on your hemoglobin A1c, either your need oral medicine or insulin
