Possible medications for blood sugar levels and I am not diabetic

Hi, @mustangmanahs - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds like you and your doctor have pinpointed the potential cause of your breakthrough seizures as due to blood sugar spikes, even though you are not diabetic.

I'd feel frustrated, too, if I was not diabetic and yet all the search results on blood sugar I got were related to those diagnosed with diabetes.

What is your diagnosis pertaining to the seizures? Did your doctor or the pharmacist who fills your prescriptions have any suggestions of other blood sugar control medications likely to be covered by your insurance as a nondiabetic?

I found your post very interesting, some, but not all of my seizures occur before or after a meal. Most of my seizures occur at random times, I've had some serious seizures in my sleep, one of which hospitalized me. Knowing that changes in blood sugar is one of my seizure triggers would enable me to gain some seizure control. How did your doctor determine changes in blood sugar was a trigger.

I have the opposite. I am diabetic. I do not have a seizure disorder. But extremely low blood sugars can trigger a seizure. Would it be possible for your neurologist (or whoever treats your seizure disorder) to collaborate with an endocrinologist? Perhaps they could together recommend treatment to control blood sugar and benefit the seizure disorder? That could be great! The worst that could happen is these doctors might have to assist you with prior authorization forms for your insurance. Think outside the box. My hope and prayers that something works out for you.

I highly agree with seeing an endocrinologist, blood sugar spikes may be a seizure trigger, addressing the cause of the spikes rather than controlling the spike could be the answer. I also suggest using a continuous blood glucose monitor to identify potential food items causing spikes

My wife has been a Type 1 diabetic for 60 years and sees an endocrinologist on a regular basis. She had a few low blood glucose seizures when she was a teenager, but better control as an adult.

My wife also has hypothyroidism, her endocrinologist referred to it as the "drum beater of the body" that sets the rhythm of the body and then there's a adrenal gland, liver and a long list of other organs an endocrinologist can look at.

She also sees an internist on a regular basis, the big picture is the best option.

Seizure control may be a long journey, it's important to stay positive, you'll get there. I wish you the best.

My seizures are medication resistant, my next step is brain mapping which I have mixed emotions about.

Hi, @mustangmanahs - wondering how you're doing and if anything has changed about the coverage for tirzepatide (Mounjaro)? If not, have you found another medication option for blood sugar control for a nondiabetic that is covered by your insurance?