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Can honey be consumed instead of sugar in a diabetic patient?

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Published At June 12, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 17, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I would like your professional medical opinion on the medication named Lyrica, but first, let me give you some background about my father's health condition. He is a 73 years old man who has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 10 years ago. He also suffers from hypertension, gout, neuropathy, slight renal failure and had a heart attack eight years ago and underwent a minor procedure of having two stents in the heart. He is on various medications for his illnesses but my question is this, can my dad drink tea with honey instead of sugar? Is honey as damaging as sugar or can he consume it? Also, can he drink alcohol-free beer? Is beer with alcohol not permitted when having a slight renal failure and diabetes type 2?

Answered by Dr. Nageswara Rao

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

He can drink honey considering its beneficial effects. Honey is not dangerous like sugar. As he is having gout it is better if he avoids beer with or without alcohol. Lyrica is for only symptomatic purpose. It does not cure or treat the disease. It only suppresses the symptoms.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

My dad takes 62 units of insulin called Lantus Solostar which is an injection pen and also another one called Novo Rapid 62 units but his blood sugar is still high. He does eat fatty foods and drink sugary beverages as his blood sugar is between 20 to 30 ml. What other medicine do you think can help him besides the insulin pen injections? Can you recommend any?

Answered by Dr. Nageswara Rao

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Instead of Lantus and NovoRapid, he can switch to NovoMix 30/70. Along with insulin, he can take Glimipride or Gliptins.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Nageswara Rao
Dr. Nageswara Rao

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