My mom is diabetic for the past 15 years and she is 55 yrs old now. Recently she has kidney infection "sepsis" and had operation recently. She was told to take insulin for the first time during her recovery days of 2 months. Her sugar levels were 120 before food and 200 after food ( along with insulin). Later her sugar levels reduced to 108/160. She now stopped insulin and was prescribed istamet 50/500mg (plus glimy1 before food) for the first time. She has severe side effects now and has now become more tired and weak. She has severe loose motions, lose of appetite , no taste for food, pain in the kidney where it was operated , stomach pain , severe tiredness etc . Could some doctor kindly help us understand what's going on?
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Hello Shirisha: I am so sorry to hear that your mother has been unwell. I would suggest you to consult the doctor who prescribed istamet to control her BSL. She needs to have a clear answer for her illness as you mentioned and if it's related to this drug's side effects, then her doctor should prescribe her different medicine. A completed examine and Lab-Test are probably required in order to receive the correct treatment. Once she feels better you can explore more on this forum or elsewhere how to help her controlling her blood sugar level through either with proper diets, physical exercise or medications if she requires as it is very important for all diabetics to avoid unnecessary health complications.
Have you gone to your Mother's doctor and told him/her what is going on? Has she gone back to the doctor for a follow up appointment? You may need to see a Kidney Specialist. Ask your Mother's doctor for a referral just to be on the safe side.
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