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Glucose

Glucose is the simplest form of sugar. It is a monosaccharide. It is the primary source of energy in the body present in the blood, called blood sugar. When it elevates in the blood, it causes diabetes in patients.

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I have diabetes. Can I consume glucose powder when I become tired and thirsty?

Query: Hi doctor,If I have diabetes, can I consume glucose powder? I have had diabetes for three years, and I am on medications. However, I frequently become tired and thirsty in the middle of the day for no apparent cause. Can I take glucose at that time?  Read Full »


Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If your blood glucose is not effectively regulated, you may experience fatigue regularly. It is impossible to determine how excellent or terrible the control is because you have not indicated anything regarding fasting, postprandial (PP) bl...  Read Full »

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