My aunt has Type 2 diabetes, and she is losing weight. She is using certain prescription medicines without any improvement. She is also using birth control pills, and her sugar is around 350. What should I do?
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Proper medical records of the individual, along with the list of medicines consumed, is essential in order to make any assumption in such cases.
350 mg per dl sugar range is very high. It is best to consult an endocrinologist along with a dietician to understand the reason behind the weight loss and uncontrollable sugar. Regular monitoring of glucose in the blood may help understand the issue better.
Certain lifestyle modifications like exercise and a nutritious diet are important for people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Intaking a high protein diet can be beneficial in such cases.
Source-Davidson textbook of medicine.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VbbFBwhaS8a2ZlaXllMGNwMmc/view
Read more about glycemic index.