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I have had diabetes for five years. How to manage my blood sugar?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old male who has been dealing with diabetes for the past five years. I am looking for guidance on lifestyle modifications to manage diabetes better. Can you provide information on the latest research or developments in diabetes management? Is there a cure for diabetes, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can be managed by lifestyle modification and weight management. Taking medication to control blood glucose is also very important. Daily exercise for half an hour and a strict diet avoiding oily, fried, su... Read Full »
I have diabetes and elevated liver enzymes. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a diabetic, and I am sharing my recent reports for your review. Two months back, my fasting blood sugar was 270 mg/dl, mentioned as units, and postprandial (PP) was 380. However, this month, the levels have improved to fasting 180 and PP (post-prandil) 310. My doctor mentioned that m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Please continue with the medication as prescribed by your doctor. Regarding your elevated Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) and Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transami... Read Full »
Can I increase my antidiabetic drug dosages to avoid Insulin injection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a diabetic person for the past ten years and also having BP. I took a blood test, and I am sending my test reports. I am taking the following medicines as prescribed by the doctor. The medicines are tablet Glyciphage 500 mg 1--0--0, tablet Aquazide 25 - 1--0--0, tablet Rosys-FT 10... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Also, start Lantus insulin 8 units in the night after dinner along with the medicines mentioned above. Blood sugar is on the higher side, and you need to control your weight and take a strict diet. Avoid oily, fried, and outside food. Do daily walk for 30 minutes. Repor... Read Full »
Why are my blood sugar levels high even when I am healthy?
Query: Hello doctor, For five days, my blood sugar in the morning (fasting) is 130 to 135 mg/dL, and two hours after the food is 140 to 150 mg/dL. My height is 5' 7", my weight is 154 pounds, and I am quite healthy. I know this means there is a problem as values are too high. My question is, is the fasting... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your fasting blood sugar is on the higher side as it should be around 120 mg/dL. As you mentioned, you have no symptoms, and you are healthy. You should be able to control it with dietary modifications. Kindly tell your age and if you have any family history of diabe... Read Full »