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becky_v

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Hello,

I've recently had my medication changed from Gliclazide 80mg tablets to Gliclazide 30mg tablets. My Doctor has asked me to monitor my blood sugar levels throughout the day and I'm to take my meds in accordance with my sugar levels. He advised me that the tablets I'm now on I can take up to four tablets in a day.

What I would like to know is when is the best time in the day to do a finger prick test and what sort of readings I should be looking for so I know whether to up or down my meds. I'm not entirely sure either how I should be taking my meds. That sounds so bad, I was listening when the Doctor told me, but we were also discussing the fact that I have high cholesterol and high triglycerides at the same time and was a bit daunted by all the health implications that seem to have just been dumped on me recently.

Your response would be very much appreciated!

Becky
 
Hi Becky :) Here are the guidelines for testing - how much and when.

The latest 2010 NICE guidelines for Bg levels are as follows:
Fasting (waking and before meals).......between 4 - 7 mmol/l...(Type 1 & 2)
2 hrs after meals........................no more than 8.5 mmol/l.....( Type 2)

2hrs after meals......................... no more than 9 mmol/l ......(Type 1)

If you are able to keep the post meal numbers lower, so much the better.

Hope this helps. I'm sorry I can't tell you when you should take your meds. You should call your Doctor or DN so they can remind you.
 
The dose you should follow is what your Dr prescribed. This should be clearly indicated on the prescription or on your box of tablets ? IF it has been printed there........ :wink:

If you are not sure then should phone your GP and clarify the instructions. It may be different to what is listed in the BNF 61 (prescribing bible) which is.........

Dose
Initially 30 mg daily with breakfast, adjusted according to response every 4 weeks (after 2 weeks if no decrease in blood glucose); max. 120 mg daily
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