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Can I take medicine for a few days to normalize the sugar level with exercise?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a fasting blood sugar of 133 mg/dL and postprandial blood sugar of 175 mg/dL. Can I take medicine for a few days to normalize the sugar level with exercise? When I take food in small amounts, my sugar level does not increase and if I take sugar candy or a high carb food, then my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have diabetes and so you have a fasting blood sugar level of more than 126 mg/dL. Just taking medicines for a few days will not solve the issue. Diabetes is defined as the condition presenting with high blood sugar levels in the blood. The fasting blood sugar less t... Read Full »
Does Dexamethasone increase the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic, and I can manage my HbA1c level at 6.5 percent with diet and without any medications. Now I have COVID-19, and it is my tenth day. I am taking a course of Dexamethasone 4 mg twice daily per day. My sugar level always ranges between 250 mg/dL to 300 mg/dL. I took Amaryl 2 mg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Dexamethasone is a steroid, and it increases sugar levels. COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and stress also can increase your sugar levels. If you are feeling fine and good, then you have two options for high sugar levels. You can increase tabl... Read Full »
Can diabetic patients get COVID vaccination?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is diabetic for four years and has fasting blood sugar of 278 mg/dL and post-prandial blood sugar of 444 mg/dL. We are planning to give her COVID vaccination, and I need a consultation with a diabetologist in this regard. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good day. Thank you for your query. Her sugars are uncontrolled, and she needs to follow strict lifestyle modifications. But, She can take the COVID vaccine. I would like to know her HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin), which shows the three-month sugar average level. Also, wha... Read Full »
Can I take medicine for diabetes while on fasting?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45-year-old female. I have hypertension for four years, and I take Co-Diovan 80/12.5. In the past days, I performed blood sugar tests on Accu-check device and got the following results respectively in four days after eight to ten fasting hours: 283, 364, 420, 483. After the lock-do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have diabetes mellitus and your weight is high as well. If you do not have symptoms you can go for fasting. You need to do HBA1c (glycated hemoglobin) which will show your average sugar over two to three months previously. Check your eyes for retinopathy. Kidney fun... Read Full »
Are neck swelling and chest pain side effects of tablet Januvia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hypothyroidism for the last two years, down to 75 mg Levothyroxine. The issue now is blood sugar levels. Over the last year, the doctor has put me on several medicines, which I reacted to at that time level under 200. This year the doctor has changed. He said no medication and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Your weight is quite high with uncontrolled diabetes. Definitely, you need to change the lifestyle and thinking pattern as well. You need to trust a doctor and follow his advice. Every medication has effects. Otherwise, it will not be effective, ... Read Full »
Please suggest a plan to help bring my sugar levels to the normal range.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I have been diagnosed with diabetes for the past four years. I take the following medicines every day Diamicron 60 mg before breakfast, Gluconorm 500 mg after lunch, and Gluconorm 500 mg after dinner. Due to the current COVID situation, I am unable to visit any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. You have very uncontrolled diabetes. Your lipids are also very high. That means you are not controlling your sugar. Treating diabetes is not just bring sugar numbers down but avoiding complications that are associated with diabetes. It can affect ... Read Full »
My sugar levels are high. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My sugar levels are very high. It is currently at 245 mg/dL. I need help to lower my diabetes. I need a prescription for the tablet Januvia to help lower my sugar levels. I am currently taking tablet Glucophage 500 mg. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have HBA1c results? What was the HBA1c result? It will show your average sugar over 2-3 months previously. Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but to monitor and treat complications associated with diabetes. Kindly check t... Read Full »
I am attaching my blood sugar reports. Kindly suggest some diabetes medications.
Query: Hello doctor, I am attaching an excel sheet and need an advise on medication part. I am sensitive to Metformin. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Your sugars are slowly creeping up. I suggest you need change to Davi 10 or 100 once daily. It contains Vildagliptin, which you are already taking with Dapagliflozin. Diabetes has many complications so it is not just to bring down the number... Read Full »
I have high blood sugar and a yeast infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My fasting blood sugar level is 298 mg/dL, and two hours after the meal is 402 mg/dL. I got a yeast infection and itchy legs. Please suggest some medicine to control my blood sugar level and get rid of yeast infection. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long have you had diabetes? What is your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)? What medications are you currently taking for it? Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but to monitor and treat complications associated with diabetes. Ch... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I need to show the patient's report, who is a broad-line diabetic. I need advice on whether I can marry this guy or if his diabetes is severe. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. His sugar is mostly well controlled. You did not provide any more details about his diabetes. How long he has it? What he is using for it? Which type he has? Diabetes is a lifelong issue that can affect the kidneys, brain, and heart. But if it... Read Full »