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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 »
What is the best treatment for diabetic patients?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, and I am taking tablet Metformin 500 mg twice daily for my blood sugar, but still, it is 230 mg/dL in the morning (fasting) and 300 mg/dL in postprandial. Please help me with what I should do and guide me on how I can control my sugar. I am panicked about this, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is the HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) value which shows your average sugar over the last two to three months? Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but to monitor and treat complications associated with diabetes. Check your eyes ... Read Full »
My mother is suffering from type 2 diabetes. Is it possible to entirely eliminate type 2 diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor,My mother is 60 years old and has been living with type 2 diabetes. Although there have not been any obvious indications that she is becoming worse as she ages, I am very concerned because she does not live the healthiest lifestyle in terms of her diet and weight. I make every effort I can... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I need more details about her diabetes. Please answer the questions that follow: 1. For how long has she had diabetes? 2. What is the status of her diabetes normally? 3. What is her hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) or the average sugar over ... Read Full »
What is the reason for low fasting blood glucose in an older adult with diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is for my 71-year-old grandmother. She is facing some issues in fasting sugar and glucose levels for three to four days. Other conditions are blood pressure, thyroid and minor arthritis issues. Since four days she is having low levels of fasting sugar. Before having a meal t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs to decrease her Basalog to 6 units and check her blood sugar fasting if it is between 90-120 it is fine. But if it is still less than 90 the next day decrease another 2 units and give 4 units then. If fasting blood sugar increase over 130 then you can increase... Read Full »