You can control your blood sugar levels by a combination of medicines, healthy eating, and exercise. Make sure you take Insulin or anti-diabetic medicines prescribed by your doctor on time, follow your meal plan, keep monitoring your blood sugar levels, and exercise regularly.
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How can I reduce my PP blood sugar and HbA1c level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49 year old male with a height of 5' 2" and weight of 176 pounds. I have FBS of 78 mg/dL , and PP of 178 mg/dL, HbA1c of 7 %. Am I a diabetic? How to reduce my PP blood sugar and HbA1c level? Should I follow a restricted diet low on rice and bakery products? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are not diabetic but your blood sugar levels are in the pre-diabetes range. Your weight also seems to be on the higher side, so lifestyle changes can help you in a number of ways. Avoid outside food as far as possible, and eat home cook... Read Full »
I have had diabetes for five years. How to manage my blood sugar?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old male who has been dealing with diabetes for the past five years. I am looking for guidance on lifestyle modifications to manage diabetes better. Can you provide information on the latest research or developments in diabetes management? Is there a cure for diabetes, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can be managed by lifestyle modification and weight management. Taking medication to control blood glucose is also very important. Daily exercise for half an hour and a strict diet avoiding oily, fried, su... Read Full »
How can I lower my HbA1c levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I am 6 feet tall and I weigh 200.6 lbs. I had taken excess BCAA supplement powder to enhance my gym performance and then stopped going to the gym for two months but continued taking the BCAA powder. I feel bloated all the time after food intake and have high bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have diabetes and you must definitely take treatment for it. I suggest that you start with the tablet Metformin 500 mg thrice a day and then repeat your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) after thr... Read Full »
I am a 60-year-old female with diabetes. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 60-year-old female. I am writing to seek guidance and advice regarding managing diabetes. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and I am eager to understand more about the condition and the best ways to manage it effectively. I am looking for guidance on specific dietary changes,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Diabetes is increased blood glucose due to impaired metabolism. Weight reduction can help in keeping blood sugar under control. It increases insulin sensitivity and helps in controlling sugar. Diet modification, like avoiding oily, fried, and... Read Full »
I have uncontrolled diabetes despite taking medications. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing uncontrolled diabetes, with postprandial sugar levels consistently exceeding 300, and fasting levels around 200. To address this, I have started the following medication regimen: Taking a mixture of 30 % dissolved insulin and 70 % isophane (NPH) insulin 20 units twic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. If you have uncontrolled diabetes with high blood sugar levels, it is essential to work closely with your healthcare provider to manage your condition. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: Monitor you... Read Full »
Kindly provide guidance on managing and monitoring my diabetes.
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and I am looking for guidance on managing the condition. Can you provide insights into lifestyle changes, dietary recommendations, and potential medications that can help control blood sugar levels? Additionally, are there specific m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: Exercise: Engage in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling. Exercise helps lower blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity. ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest if I could stop Glycomet if my sugar levels drop.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 36 years and weight is 86 kg. Recently, I observed that my fasting blood sugar was 125. All my LDL and HDL cholesterol levels are in control. So, the doctor suggested me take Glycomet SR 500 after dinner and asked me to follow for three months. So I have one doubt like in ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, so if your sugar levels are less than 100 mg/dl without taking medication, your doctor probably might wean you off. But the condition is that it should stay in the normal range without medication. Right now, your sugar is in the normal range due to the medication. ... Read Full »
Do I need to check other hormones for erectile dysfunction?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. Now, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and weakness. My testosterone level is 280 ng/dL. Do I need to check other hormones? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you check this hormone early morning? Preferably, sample should be given before 9 AM to an endocrinology reputed laboratory. Lot of errors can happen and always test for total testosterone. Now you can control your diabetes and start some exercises. Preferably, morn... Read Full »
My mom's sugar levels are not controlled with insulin. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 77 year old mother, who weighs 253 pounds is suffering from diabetes mellitus since last 6 to 8 years. Her fasting sugar level is 180 mg/dL and postprandial is 250 mg/dL. She is taking Insulin from the past 3 to 4 years, Humalog 50/50 (twice a day 40 units). And her HbA1c is also high.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Weight reduction is very important in diabetes. Maintain a strict diet and walk daily to reduce weight. I suggest changing tablet Jentin Met (combination of Sitagliptin and Metformin) to tablet Galvus Met (combination of Vildagliptin and Metformin). Continue with Insu... Read Full »
My father is diabetic. How to reduce his belly fat?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is a diabetic since 25 years. He had bypass surgery last year and has gained some belly fat. He is taking medication for lipids. He has grade 2 fatty liver with no symptoms. Please examine my father's recent ultrasound which was done to check his enlarged prostate. Also, plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. His ultrasound (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of abdomen suggests fatty liver. Liver function test (LFT) is normal. This indicates there is fat in liver, but it is not damaging liver. There is no specific treatment for fatty liver. Main treatment to ... Read Full »
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