Question
A patient was diagnosed with diabetes in December last year and was prescribed glimepiride and metformin. Currently, their fasting blood sugar is controlled at 6.1, and their blood sugar two hours after a meal is controlled at 7.8. However, their weight has dropped from 174 pounds in December last year to 144 pounds now. Is such weight loss normal?
Answer
Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin secretion and insulin resistance. Treatment suggestions include:
- Diabetes requires standardized treatment.
- It is not recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for blood sugar reduction.