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Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 12, 2025Hindi
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Hello Sir, My uncle is 70 years old and a chronic diabetic, but his sugar levels are are always between 100/120. he is taking oral medicine (and not on to Insulin) For the past 4 months he had unriary infections and was taking antibiotics. Last couple of days the sugar falls alarmingly low, like around 40 and needs to consume sugar or something to boost the levels. Even after eating it is only around 80, 90 like that. Why is this happening and what do you advise?

Ans: Your uncle’s sudden drop in blood sugar could be due to interactions between his diabetes medication and the antibiotics he’s been taking, or changes in his overall health status. Consult his doctor immediately. His medication regimen may need to be adjusted or simplified. Monitor his blood sugar frequently.
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