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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 »
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 »
For how long should I continue the medicine for diabetes and cholesterol?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently got married and moved abroad. When I was in India last time, we got the medical tests done and diagnosed with diabetes HbA1c of 10.2 and fasting blood sugar as 235. Doctor gave me Cetapin XR 1000 mg and asked me to use it for three months and get the medical test done. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) has improved really well. I am happy about that. As advised by the doctor continue taking Cetapin (Metformin) the same dose. But as of Lipitor is concerned ... Read Full »
Can diabetes result in stiffness and burning sensation in the legs?
Query: Hi doctor, My father's age is 62 years. He is suffering from diabetes mellitus and hypertension for more than 25 years. He had a right-sided mild paralysis stroke (PPA) and is suffering from stiffness and burning sensation in his legs and feet. The recent investigations showed fasting blood sugar l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. The stiffness and burning sensation are due to nerve damage (neuropathy) caused due to uncontrolled diabetes. HbA1c of 8.5 percent means your father's diabetes is very poorly controlled and needs some changes in the dosage. I suggest that ... Read Full »
Does consuming glucose water alter potassium levels?
Query: Hi doctor,The patient is a 28-year-old male. He had diarrhea for about 25 days, out of which about one week was severe (had around 85 times in a week), and hospitalized. While in hospital, he had increased potassium (4.7) and was given a nebulizer for two days. He lost about 10 kg during this episod... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, glucose or glucose water does reduce potassium levels and that could have given the normal results next day. I recommend you to repeat potassium level test after a week. If it is high, then he needs to undergo a complete evaluation for the cause for high potassium.... Read Full »
Was my fasting blood sugar high due to my food habits?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 48 years old and I am not diabetic till now. Before three months, my blood pressure showed a high value than usual and my doctor changed my medicines. Previously, I was taking Omnitan-H 20 mg and Amlopin-M 20 mg for some time. After changing my medicines, I was taking Olmetrack 40 mg ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The value of your fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL falls into the diabetic range. Eating sugarcane or garlic or fenugreek does not affect your blood sugar level. Clonafit beta (Clonazepam and Propranolol) can cause diabetes. I suggest you stop taking Clonafit. You n... Read Full »
Is brown rice good for a diabetic patient?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38 year old male. My height is 6 feet height and weight is 198 pounds. I have been a hypertensive for the past ten years. My fasting sugar generally comes in the range of 100 to 130 mg/dL and PP 140 to 170 mg/dL and A1c level is 6.6%. Should I start medicine for this? For hypertens... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your levels are indicating that you are diabetic. But, the values are not that high enough to start on medications. I recommend you to start diabetic diet and exercise regularly. Also, repeat your fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood sugar (PPBS), and HbA1c ... Read Full »
My cholesterol and insulin levels are high. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I seem to have high cholesterol for the first time and high insulin levels. Please go through my reports and advise. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Only few abnormalities noted. 1. Raised insulin levels indicate that your body is becoming resistant to insulin. It means that you are at risk of becoming diabetic in near future. The so... Read Full »
Is there a chance that a diabetic father affects his baby's health?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51 year old man and my wife is 28 year old. I would like to have a baby. I have normal sex life. I have been having diabetes for the last 8 years (hereditary). No BP or heart problem. Occasionally, I have kidney stone issue. I do not smoke or drink. I have a few questions: What are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. See if you have a normal erection and ejaculating normally, then I do not recommend any tests unless you have been trying for a baby for the past one year and there has been no result. In that case first get semen analysis with culture... Read Full »
Can bariatric surgery be repeated?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 41 years old. I am suffering from hypothyroidism and for which I am taking Thyroxine 175 mcg daily. My height is 5 feet and 10 inches, and my current weight is 279 lbs. Two years ago, I had a sleeve gastrectomy and lost only 44 lbs. The surgeon now advised me to get gastric bypass su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect identity). Your testosterone level is normal. Though on the lower side of the normal range, nothing needs to be done to increase testosterone. There are medications to increase testosterone levels, ... Read Full »
Why do I always feel lazy and tired?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old female. I weigh 110 pounds, and I am 5 feet tall. I have been feeling a bit weird lately. I have been feeling tired; like no matter how much sleep I get, I still feel so tired. And when I eat any sweets, I feel weird. I do not know how to explain it. I feel like my he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No need to be worried, but yes you need to get evaluated for the cause of your problems because at the age of 18, tiredness all the day and weakness is not common. Your problems could be due to low hemoglobin, vitamin D or B12 deficiency, or due to thyroid problems or d... Read Full »