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Is there a medication for quickly regulating blood sugar?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I gained a lot of weight over the holidays, and now I am in the obesity range. My recent blood work shows that I am diabetic, which is worrying because I have never been this heavy before. I am wondering if my weight is causing my high blood sugar. If I lose some weight, will my blood sugar return to normal? I am really stressed and looking for a way to get things under control. Is there a medication that can help me see quick results? I am 47 years old, and I just want to feel healthy again.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Prathish Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

  1. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes.

  2. Losing weight will help lower your blood sugar levels.

  3. However, do not wait to start diabetes treatment. Begin the treatment now, and once you lose weight and your blood sugar improves, we can reduce your medications.

  4. There are new diabetes medications that can help with both weight loss and blood sugar control.

  5. Please send me your reports so I can review them and recommend the right medications.

  6. Also, provide your height, weight, and BMI (body mass index) to help me select the best medications for you.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 10, 2025
Reviewed At January 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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