Question 1

are there any medications to stop blood glucose flucuating from high to low?

Accepted Answer

Best one is: Diet, exercise and weight loss. If you're not on diabetes medication, your blood sugar won't drop to below normal. If your blood sugar is high, you have diabetes and need to get education and medication from your doctor to control your glucose and prevent complications.

Question 2

which is a good medication forma controlling glucose levels in diabetic people?

Accepted Answer

There are many meds: There are many meds to control glucose in diabetic patients
metformin
sulphonyl ureas like Glipizide and Glyburide etc.
Meglitinide like prandin&starlix
thizolidinediones like actose
alpha glycoside inhibiters like ascarbose&miglitol
dp4inhibiters like saxagliptine, sitaglipin, linaglipitin
injectables
amylin mimetics(symlin)
incretin mimetics like byeta, victoza, (liraglutide) bydurion
insulin
here you have it.

Question 3

what medications keep your glucose levels down thanks and is there anything you can by off the counter?

Accepted Answer

: There is no diabetes medicine available over the counter. The main oral diabetes medicine is metformin. There is also insulin therapy-both long-acting and short-acting. Controlling your carbohydrate intake is important for dietary control if blood sugars. See your doctor for diabetes treatment. Good luck to you!

Question 4

can i take medication during a blood glucose test?

Accepted Answer

Ask: It depends on your medication, some can effect blood glucose.  You should ask the lab you are going to.

Question 5

is a blood glucose a1c 6.5 high and need of medication?

Accepted Answer

R/O DIABETES 2: HBA1C of 6.5 is the cut off for Diabetes 2, it is a very common condition. The first step is to focus on weight loss. Weight gain/Obesity is at the root of most adult onset diabetes . The fatty tissue absorbs insulin. And an appropriate treatment regimen will be started. I usually start with metformin .Follow up is essential every 3 mths.with monitoring of HBA1C. Also begin a gluten free diet.

Question 6

i'm diabetic.hga1c is 10.6, fasting glucose 220 what are the best suitable medications?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On how much metformin you are on now, if you can do Insulin injections, and which other oral agents would be appropriate for you. Need consult with diabetologist (type of endocrinologist) for management plan and rx-s.

Question 7

i'm htnsive/dyslipidemic under meds and pci stenting 6 mo. back and i have impaired glucose tolorence. do i need medication for sugar?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Impaired glucose tolerance is another risk factor.  You seem to be on medications for chol, bp, etc.  The best solution would be weight loss, exercise, diet.  If that is all maxed, talk to your doctor about metformin or pioglitazone.

Question 8

resubmit #: is there a thiazide diuretic medication(s) that does not raise glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Glucose: We keep learning that more of our meds cause some elevation of glucose. I am unaware of any members of the thiazides family that don't cause this. The long term importance of this effect is not certain.

Question 9

m58 fasting glucose 121mg/dl, a1c 5.6%(normal 4.3 to 6.1) triglycerides 545 mg/dl , this is without any diet control or medication. advise what to do?

Accepted Answer

Prediabetic: Although the hba1c is normal, the fasting glucose is high (diabetic would be &gt;125) and triglycerides are very high.  If you are overweight, have hypertension, or HDL chol &lt;40, you have metabolic syndrome.  You need to restrict carbs/starches in your diet, do regular aerobic exercise, and if overweight, you need to lose weight.  Diabetes is just around the corner for you.

Question 10

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i am diabetic and hiv positive and i want to try to get pregnant is is possible to do so or will i be at risk, my viral load is undetectable and i am art medication, diabetic glucose on between 5 minimum and 8.5 maximum and taking insulin?

Accepted Answer

High risk pregnancy: You can definitely become pregnant, and it sounds like both your diabetes and HIV are under excellent control - great job!! it is hard work to stay diligent about your medications and medical care, so kudos to you. You will definitely want to see a "high risk" pregnancy specialist - sometimes called "Maternal fetal medicine" specialist. They will be able to help you have a healthy pregnancy.

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Are there any medications to stop blood glucose flucuating from high to low?

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Which is a good medication forma controlling glucose levels in diabetic people?

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What medications keep your glucose levels down thanks and is there anything you can by off the counter?

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Can i take medication during a blood glucose test?

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Is a blood glucose a1c 6.5 high and need of medication?

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I'm diabetic.hga1c is 10.6, fasting glucose 220 what are the best suitable medications?

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I'm htnsive/dyslipidemic under meds and pci stenting 6 mo. back and i have impaired glucose tolorence. do i need medication for sugar?

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Resubmit #: is there a thiazide diuretic medication(s) that does not raise glucose levels?

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M58 fasting glucose 121mg/dl, a1c 5.6%(normal 4.3 to 6.1) triglycerides 545 mg/dl , this is without any diet control or medication. advise what to do?

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Good day i am diabetic and hiv positive and i want to try to get pregnant is is possible to do so or will i be at risk, my viral load is undetectable and i am art medication, diabetic glucose on between 5 minimum and 8.5 maximum and taking insulin?

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