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Why did my father have an episode of low blood sugar level after taking Daonil?
Question
My 70 years old father is a diabetic for many years. Currently he is taking Daonil twice a day. He takes the medicine once after dinner. He had hypoglycaemia twice after taking the medicine. What should we do to prevent this from happening again?
Expert Answer
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Dr Smita GuptaJun 07, 2010
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine,
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Southern Illinois University, USA
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Southern Illinois University, USA
Daonil or glibenclamide is a sulfonylurea group of oral antidiabetic agent that stimulates insulin release from the pancreas. It has to be taken 15-20 minutes before eating and not after eating. If a meal is missed after taking this pill, then there is a risk of hypoglycemia. So avoid missing meals.
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