Patient's question:
I am a diabetic patient. Previously, I was taking NovoRapid, with a dose of one milligram taken half an hour before meals, which controlled my blood sugar well. On January 4th, I had a check-up, and my fasting blood sugar was 5.6, with a post-meal reading of 8.8 (after breakfast). However, because I have hepatitis B, my mother suggested that I should start using insulin. The doctor prescribed NovoRapid 30, with an initial dose of eight units in the morning and eight units in the evening. After taking it for three days, my fasting blood sugar ranged from 7.8 to 8.3, post-breakfast readings were between 10.1 and 14.6, I didn't measure before lunch but after lunch it was between 10.8 and 15.7, pre-dinner readings were around 7.9 to 8.1, post-dinner readings were between 10.7 and 13.3, and bedtime readings were around 7.5. Then todayDoctor's answer:
Hello, there is no interaction between insulin and cold medicine. Currently, you are using NovoRapid 30 to control unstable blood sugar. You need to increase the dosage while also controlling your diet. Insulin plays a very effective role in the treatment of diabetes and has fewer side effects, making it more effective than oral hypoglycemic drugs, so it is not recommended that you switch to oral hypoglycemic medications.Medical Advice: It is recommended that you take 10 units of insulin in the morning and evening, test your blood sugar daily, and keep some sugar cubes or carbonated drinks nearby. If you experience low blood sugar, immediately consume sugar or drink a beverage, which will help a lot. Pay attention to your diet and avoid overeating; control the amount of food you consume, and diversify your diet. The amount of food you eat at each meal should be such that you do not feel hungry before your next meal.