Patient's question:
Mom has been taking medication for treatment. She is a diabetic, but why hasn't her blood sugar dropped despite a 3-month recheck for diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Like your mom has been taking diabetes medication and her blood sugar hasn't changed much in three months, it must be due to poor dietary control or that her blood sugar was already high to begin with, and the current blood sugar-lowering plan isn't very effective. There needs to be a reevaluation and adjustment of her medication. Additionally, for some patients with type 1 diabetes, oral medication is ineffective, and they require insulin treatment. Lastly, I wish you a speedy recovery.