Five years ago I had gastric bypass and now for the past year I have been experiencing very low sugar levels. As low as 31; but usually between 42 and 46. I can tell when it begins and usually will eat peanut butter or a slice of cheese to pull me out of this decline. Any ideas of why this is happening and what I can do.
Hello, There are several kinds of diabetes medicines in addition to insulin. These medicines can lower blood sugar levels but they're not the same as insulin."b" Insulin can't be taken as a pill because acids in the stomach destroy it before it can enter the bloodstream. "B" A diabetic who need five injections of insulin/24 h to control his Diabetes. Cannot switch the therapy to oral medications because the oral therapy very probably won't be effective. About the insulin pump, these are possible alternatives for treatment because the patient uses multiple daily injections of insulin. Pumps use only rapid-acting insulin to provide basal (background) bolus (meal or snack/carboy Chat Doctor.  So, Do not attempt to use an insulin pump without professional training. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care