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Blood Glucose Level

Glucose is used by cells in the body as a fuel. The hormone insulin that is produced by the cells in the pancreas help in absorption of this glucose. High level of blood glucose in the blood is called diabetes.

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Please help me understand my blood test results.

Query: Hi doctor, I did a glucose test last week, and the results were very high. I got a blood test done and want to discuss the results. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. I have gone through your laboratory reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), and they suggest that you have diabetes and very high HBA1C (glycated ...  Read Full »

I have been diagnosed with a kidney scar. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with a scar in my kidney. My creatinine level was reported 1.13 to 1.43 on routine examination. I underwent renal scan, ultrasound and other tests. My nephrologist says that the infection in kidney is the old one and only need monitoring. He prescribed me Reno car...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, your doctor is right. It seems that you are having an old scar causing this rise in serum creatinine. In such case, I would also recommend the same...  Read Full »

Other than medicines, how to control my blood sugar?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 53 year old male. My height is 5.7 ft and weight is 211 lbs. I am diabetic since 15 years and have BP for the past 20 years. Along with this, I am bipolar since birth. Hence, taking psychiatric medicine too. I am on Lantus 20 units in the night and NovoRapid 10 units before lunch. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Pooja Pardhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. You need to reduce your weightand modify your diet and lifestyle. According to your weight and height you should consume appropriate amount of calories per day. Take dietician opinion for a diabetic di...  Read Full »

I have been prescribed Farxiga. Should I stop this drug?

Query: Hello Doctor, My doctor set me up with an FNP (Family nurse practitioner) who advised me to start taking Farxiga. I am not sure if I should take this medication.I am curious about other professional opinions on this newly FDA approved drug. Should I stop this drug?  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi,  Welcome to icliniq.com.Farxiga is a novel diabetic medicine which decreases blood sugar by reducing the absorption of sugar from kidney. Since more sugar is getting excreted in the urine, blood sugar starts reducing and thus blood glucose levels start coming down.  Though it still needs to co...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing recurring UTI without any symptoms for the past few months. Do I require antibiotics?ki

Query: Hello doctor, I have been told I am most likely in perimenopause at 36. Over the last few months, I have been getting recurrent UTIs but have never had any symptoms of a UTI. I just tested positive on the dipstick when my doctor did the test. I have done a home UTI test this morning, and it is posit...  Read Full »


Dr. Sangeeta Milap

Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I will help you as much as I can. So you need to get a complete urine examination, urine culture, and sensitivity test done. Also, get fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, and postprandial blood glucose, and please get ba...  Read Full »

After how many days should a diabetic patient check blood glucose level?

Query: Hello doctor, After how many days a diabetic patient needs to check their blood glucose level? Is the BMR is too low for a whole day diet plan like 1000? Such low calories are sufficient for any patient for the entire day, or do we need to improve something? Also, guide us by giving factors to be co...  Read Full »


Dr. Krutika Shrikant Ingle

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For a person with diabetes on medicines, with stable blood glucose levels, they need to do their BSL fasting and Pp once in six months and HbA1C test every three months. For people with diabetes on insulin, they need to follow the same, but additionally they need to ...  Read Full »

Can blood glucose around 100 to 105 and high lipids cause any nerve related symptoms?

Query: Hi doctor, I have developed symptoms of nerve dysfunction (burning, tingling, etc.) but all the nerve related tests were normal. Over the past 9 to 12 months, my diet was poor, I am about 70 pounds overweight, age 40, and have high LDL. My blood glucose last year was 86 mg/dL, then it went up to 97 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the details given. The glucose levels mentioned are normal. Only 106 mg shows a pre-diabetic fasting level. These levels are unlikely to affect the nerve function. From your information, I get a feeling that you do not have diabetes. Is that right? In tha...  Read Full »

My fasting sugar result was 87, and postprandial was 61. Why is it so?

Query: Hello doctor, My fasting sugar result was 87 mg/dL, and postprandial was 61 mg/dL. Why is it so? I had a usual breakfast, including carbs with some amount of protein. What could be the possible reason? Also, I struggle a lot with weight loss.  Read Full »


Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A slight variation in fasting and PP (postprandial) glucose levels can occur. It is not unusual. Please tell me with the value 61 with food, did you have any symptoms of hypoglycemia? This looks like reactive hypoglycemia, which tends to happen in persons with excess...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of Glycomet SR 500 mg?

Query: Hi doctor, I am in the initial stage of diabetes. I have been diagnosed before a year only. I walk 7 km a day and five days a week. Still, my present medication does not maintain my glucose levels. My average fasting blood sugar level is 140. I am currently on Glycomet 250 and I am wondering if I sh...  Read Full »


Dr. Suneetha B S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your blood glucose levels, it is clear that the medication you are taking is not sufficient to control your blood glucose. You have not mentioned if you are taking Glycomet 250 once or twice a day. If you are taking Glycomet 250 once a...  Read Full »

What are prediabetic, diabetic, and IGT?

Query: Hi doctor, My friend advised me to check my glucose on her glucometer. The results were as follows after eating a meal with the following nutrition specs; Carbohydrates 98 g, fiber 21 g, protein 28 g, fat: 27 g, saturated fat: 4.5 g, calories: 720. Blood sugar after 1 hour 113 mg/dL, after 2 hours ...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why are you worried that you have diabetes? Do you have polyuria that is increased frequency or volume of urination or any positive family history or numbness of the feet? Whatever the cause might be with the values you have sent I can assure you that you are not even pr...  Read Full »

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