Ambulatory glucose profile in managing post-prandial hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case report

Authors

  • Banshi Saboo Diabetes Care and Hormone Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20200028

Keywords:

Ambulatory glucose profile, Continuous glucose monitoring, Postprandial hyperglycemia, Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The case report describes the potential role of real-time Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) in identifying and managing a patient with hyperglycemia. This 55-years-old male patient with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) was presented to the clinic with weakness, increased urinary frequency, with constipation for the past 3 months. The patient was a known case of T2DM for 10 years, along with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. The profile obtained from AGP revealed glucose fluctuations with post-prandial excursions. Consequently, the patient’s treatment regimen was changed. The use of glimepiride was discontinued, and the patient was recommended with voglibose 0.2 mg bid with two meals, metformin 100 mg + dapagliflozin 10 mg combination with morning meals, and metformin 1000 mg with evening meals. The treatment for hypertension and dyslipidemia was continued. This case study indicates that CGM can help improve our understanding of glycemic patterns and can have a beneficial effect on glycemic control.

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2020-01-23

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