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Lately, I feel tired after my morning walks. Why?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 50 year old male. I am taking BP medicine Cilaheart 10 twice a day for the past seven years. I do morning walks of about 5 km average for six days a week since the past three years. I normally have a sound sleep for six to seven hours every day. I normally getup twice for urination.I consume 4 liters of water everyday. I consume 120 ml of scotch whiskey everyday for the past 15 years. Twice a week, the intake of whiskey might go up to 180 ml. I have a sitting job. I do consume Amla-Karela juice 20 ml twice a day since two years. I also take Giloy Juice 20 ml plus Aloe Vera 30 ml twice a day for the past two months. My sugar levels are on borderline since the last two years. My HbA1C levels in the past have been as follows: Dec - 6.10, Mar - 5.70, Aug - 6.30, Jan - 6.80, July - 6.90, Aug - 6.60. I have attached my latest lab reports for your ready reference. From the past few months, I am feeing tired after my morning walks. I feel a loss of stamina the whole day, which was not the case about a year back. I have developed a frozen shoulder on my left side (left hand) since the past three months and have been having trouble wearing or removing my T-shirt, removing wallet from back pocket, sleeping on the left side and many other related problems. Since the past 30 days, I have developed a pain the in upper side of the heel of my right leg. That troubles me when I get up and start walking, if I continue for 50 meters then I do not feel a pain and can walk. I visited an orthopedic and he recommended some exercise with some meds which I am doing for the past one month. The prescription is also attached for your reference. I have been recently prescribed Glycomet SR - 500 Mg - one time after dinner, but I am hesitant to start the same worrying about the side effects. I request you to please go through all my reports and advise me correctly.

Answered by Dr. Kaveri Dandapani

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Kaveri Dandapani is a General Practitioner with a specialization in Diabetology and General Medicine. She specializes in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. She can diagnose and treat sudden illnesses, infections, and injuries promptly and efficiently. She can educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options to empower them in making informed decisions. She can provide holistic medical care for individuals and families, addressing both acute and chronic health issues.

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Hello,

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Sorry to say that, yes, you are diabetic. I would like you to take Glycomet (Metformin) 500 mg once a day, preferably in the morning, to avoid any hypoglycemic effects. If I were your doctor, I would have started it when I first saw the A1C to be abnormal. Even though your sugars are only borderline, I would suggest you take the tablet, to avoid the complications of diabetes mellitus II. Try to avoid alcohol. Also, your HDL is a bit low. I would advise you to take four badams (almonds) a day in the morning, or four akhrot (walnuts) in the morning. You need it for normalizing the HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which will, in turn, protect your heart. Take a cardiac check also. Take care.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At September 16, 2017
Reviewed At October 11, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaveri Dandapani is a General Practitioner with a specialization in Diabetology and General Medicine. She specializes in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. She can diagnose and treat sudden illnesses, infections, and injuries promptly and efficiently. She can educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options to empower them in making informed decisions. She can provide holistic medical care for individuals and families, addressing both acute and chronic health issues.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kaveri Dandapani is a General Practitioner with a specialization in Diabetology and General Medicine. She specializes in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. She can diagnose and treat sudden illnesses, infections, and injuries promptly and efficiently. She can educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options to empower them in making informed decisions. She can provide holistic medical care for individuals and families, addressing both acute and chronic health issues.

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

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