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I have been having diabetes for the past four years. Can it affect my mental health?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having diabetes for the last four years, which is under control. I would like to know if my mental health would be affected gradually as my diabetes becomes chronic. Can I try yoga to maintain good physical and mental health? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding the long-term effects of having diabetes. Diabetes is nothing but a condition in which the body is unable to bring down blood glucose on its own and hence it needs outside help that is medications and insulin. The end goal here is t... Read Full »
I am 64 years old and worried about keeping my sugar levels under control. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 64 years old. My weight is 172 pounds, my height is 5 feet 4 inches. I am a patient with diabetes and blood pressure. I was taking Vylda M 50/1000 mg and Trivoglitor 1 mg twice a day for diabetes and Cilamet 10/25 once a day for blood pressure. My fasting sugar level was about 170... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I understand your concern. First I would like to know, how many days it has been since the medicines have been changed - as it takes at least a week to 10 days for new medications to properly start showing their effect. If it has been less than ... Read Full »
My mother is diabetic and is on Insulin injections. Can she take Semaglutide injections?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is a diabetic for the past 7 years. I wanted to know if Semaglutide injections can be preferred for my diabetic mother. She is already on Insulin injections and her HbA1c is 8.7. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us. I understand your interest in Semaglutide as it has a lower frequency of dosing which can be more convenient for your mother. However, before starting any medication it is important to consider the other aspects of the patient's ove... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My mom is 45 years old and she is having diabetes for the last three years. She is trying to keep her blood glucose at a normal level, by walking for 15 minutes every day. Currently, she is taking tablet Metformin 500 mg in the morning and at night after food. Sometimes she also takes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the description you have given, it seems her current medication is not sufficient to control her blood sugar levels and hence you need to add another anti-diabetic medication for the same. I would suggest you add an additional medicati... Read Full »