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How do I maintain my blood sugar levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with type II diabetes five years back. I have maintained good sugar control. Currently, I am taking Trulicity 1.5 weekly, Lantus nightly and 2000 mg of Metformin with my evening meal. Toward the end of last year, my diet was not good, as I was eating a lot of carbohydr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have started proper diet control, your blood sugar levels are getting better and better day by day. Yes, it does take some time to get back to normal once you are careful about your diet and exercise. You can check your HbA1c levels now and after three mont... Read Full »
How can I lower my HbA1c levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I am 6 feet tall and I weigh 200.6 lbs. I had taken excess BCAA supplement powder to enhance my gym performance and then stopped going to the gym for two months but continued taking the BCAA powder. I feel bloated all the time after food intake and have high bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have diabetes and you must definitely take treatment for it. I suggest that you start with the tablet Metformin 500 mg thrice a day and then repeat your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) after thr... Read Full »
Why does my brother's daughter urinate frequently?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother's younger daughter is 6 years old. Her weight is 52.9 pounds and height is 4 feet. She always rushes to the bathroom to urinate. In a day, she rushes 20 to 25 times to urinate. We have done her urine RE, and it shows everything as normal. She becomes thirsty to drink water. She... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Increased frequency of urination in a 6 year old child can be due to UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), renal stones or diabetes mellitus. Since, in this case, increased thirst is also present there is a probability of diabetes mellitus. Althou... Read Full »
I have hypoglycemia after having a mixed meal test. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I realized earlier this year that I was having hypos after buying a glucose monitor because episodes were getting worse and I always felt like I needed sugar, my general physician (GP) was not concerned as my HbA1c was fine so checked myself and realized I was having hypos, I get dizz... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can have serious consequences if left untreated, and it is essential to manage it effectively to prevent complications. The fact that your HbA1c (a measure of your average blood sugar over the past two to three m... Read Full »
My thyroid, HbA1c, and cholesterol levels are elevated. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, The levels of my thyroid test are 11.524, HbA1c levels are 9.5, and cholesterol levels are 294. Kindly suggest if I require treatment. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The blood test results are far from normal. The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and HbA1c levels are elevated, as are the cholesterol levels. Kindly answer the below-questions to guide you better. Is it possible to get a complete thyro... Read Full »
Is my HbA1C level satisfactory?
Query: Hello, I am a 53-year-old male, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 164 pounds. I have type 2 diabetes without medication. Typically, my A1C hovers around 5.4, but this summer, I lost 12 pounds through training and recently gained it all back. Upon testing, my A1C has now lowered to 5.0. Should I con... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. For your height, an ideal weight falls between 165 to 176 pounds. In the general population, an HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) of less than 5.7 is considered normal, and for diabetics, maintaining levels below 6 is advisable. Your usual level o... Read Full »
My diabetic mother has frequent body aches. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has an 18-year history of type 2 diabetes mainly due to stress. HbA1c is 11 % and fasting blood sugar level is 247 mg/dL with G.M.SR 2. Her ESR is 40. She is suffering from frequent body aches these days especially in shoulders. In the past, she has taken Glimestar. Please he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A fasting blood sugar level of 247 mg/dL is quite high and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) of 11 indicates uncontrolled blood sugar. The medication that your mother is taking is not sufficient to control her blood sugar. She definitely needs a revision of her prescription.... Read Full »
Can insulin help stabilize my fluctuating sugar levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I had diabetes during pregnancy, and it continues after childbirth. Now I have been a diabetic patient for the past three years. My average sugar levels range from 100 mg/dl to 245 mg/dl. My sugar levels are not stable at all, and I consulted my first doctor,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have diabetes. However, your blood sugar is not so uncontrolled that you must take insulin. You can do one thing, do an HbA1c test and then get back to me to put you on better treatment. Hop... Read Full »
I have health anxiety. Can you review my reports?
Query: Hello doctor,Please evaluate my health report. I suffer from health anxiety. Currently, I am taking Nebistar 2.5 mg. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your attached reports triglycerides are a little bit high (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All other findings are not that much significant. Your HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin) level is also borderline. So you can adopt a healthy lifestyle with m... Read Full »
My husband has high uric acid levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the laboratory report of my husband. Currently, he is not on any medication. His uric acid is high as per the report. Please examine the reports and let me know if any supplement required. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Read Full »