Advertisement

		Ask the Diabetes Team	Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search CWD --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Question: From Guj, India: My husband, age 45, weight 97 kg (213 pounds), has mild diabetes. He was prescribed 1 mg SR metformin and a 1200 calorie diet, to be eaten as three or four meals. He is not able to stick with this diet. So, can he occasionally take a 50 mg acarbose on the days when he eats more than the 1200 calories? Or, can he increase the metformin up to 500 mg for that day? What other advice do you have for those days when he overeats? Answer: You ask a good question. This is a common problem. First, I would ask whether a 1200 calorie diet is appropriate for him. He may be able to lose weight gradually with a slightly higher calorie intake and be able to meet the demands of such a diet. Second, if a dietitian is available to you, this would be a good opportunity to evaluate this. I presume you mean he is on 1 gram of metformin SR per day. The dose can be increased to 2 grams per day. The acarbose is not unreasonable. It would be important for him to correlate his blood sugars on good and bad days and see how far out he is from target. If they are not that bad, he may not have to increase his metformin or use acarbose. The most important thing is not to set him up to fail. Do not let him skip over the nutritional interventions that would help him in the big picture. JTL DTQ-20051119232819 Original posting 30 Nov 2005 Posted to Pills for Diabetes and Meal Planning, Food and Diet

Advertisement

		Not Helpful  1 2 3 4 5  Very Helpful                  E-mail Page     Print Format
			Jump to a new section --[ Getting Around ]-- Home Page What's New Privacy Policy Search CWD --[ People ]-- Family Support Network Adults with Diabetes Care Photos Chat Rooms Conferences Kids with Diabetes Parents Parent Humor Scholarships and Financial Aid Grandparents Humorous Tidbits Jobs Mailing Lists CWD Forums Poetry and Art Videos Polls Quilt for Life Surveys Blogs --[ Clinic ]-- Ask the Diabetes Team Alternate Site Testing Alternative Treatments Care Suggestions CWD Español Diabetes Basics Diabetes at School 504 Plans Diabetes Camps Diabetes Dictionary Insulin Pumps Nutrition Podcasts Presentations Products Product Marketplace Sports Studies Warning Signs --[ Sources ]-- News and Information Diabetes Advocacy Links to Other Web Sites Press Releases Regional Information Services Support Groups --[ Feedback ]-- About CWD Advertise Awards Contribute Your Experiences Disclaimer Letters to the Editor Logos and Linking Share our Brochures

Last Updated: Sun Jan 15 12:10:19 2006
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.

This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2009. Comments and Feedback.