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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 »
Why did my husband have five episodes of hypoglycemia today?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has type 1 diabetes. He has had no Insulin today but has had five hypos today, and his sugar levels are dropping again. He had his regular food all day, drank juice and cans of coke. He has not done anything different to any other day and also has not been stressed either. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. How long has he had diabetes? 2. When you say hypo, what were his sugars? 3. What is the dose of insulin that he is taking? 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 »
What to do for an awful headache for last six days?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had an awful headache for six days making me very agitated. Pain is going into an eye and the side of my head feels slightly spongy. I have not banged head at all. Usual painkillers are not working for long. It is driving me insane. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am giving you my opinion as follows. If your pain is throbbing in nature with nausea or intolerance to loud sound then a migraine should be ruled out. Check your blood pressure as high bp can lead to a headache. Provide a history of an ear infection if present for giv... Read Full »
I am having side effects after taking Metpure. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had my BP 140/90 mmHg. The doctor advised me to take tablet Metpure XL 25 mg in the morning. I am using the tablet in the morning for last 20 days. Soon after taking it, I feel lazy and dull. I also experience a headache after taking the tablet. So, I am using Metpure XL 12.5 mg in the ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand all your concerns. You have mild hypertension which requires lifestyle changes with a small dose of antihypertensive. Lifestyle changes include low salt diet and 30 minutes walking for five days a week. Metpure XL 25 mg tablet is a good choice. It is ta... Read Full »
I have sweating and palpitations after a sugary meal. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been getting weird symptoms after eating a carbohydrate-rich or sugary meal for the past 12 to 18 months. My symptoms include sweating, palpitations, etc. I had a dinner with lots of white bread, and other sugary dishes, with honey and bread, a few days ago. I did not feel well i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Reactive hypoglycemia is to have low sugar levels three or four hours after eating and it can occur after having some abdominal surgeries. Insulinoma is a tumor and its symptoms include fasting hypoglycemia... Read Full »
Can weakness and confusion occur due to low blood sugar?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suddenly feeling faint, weak, shaking, confused, and as if moving in slow motion. It has been going on for nearly 24 hours. Is this low blood sugar or stroke? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a sign of: Dehydration. Urinary tract infection. Excessive fatigue. Alcohol. Marijuana and other substances intoxication or withdrawal. Postictal state (seizure). Electrolyte disturbances. Others would also include infection of the central nervous syst... Read Full »
Despite normal thyroid, there is fatigue, body pain, weight gain and hair loss. How to overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 27 years old. She is feeling the following problems frequently. Short of breath, fatigue, body pain, gained some weight around 4.41 to 6.61 Ibs in the last two to three months, anxiety, hair loss, and dizziness. Can you please guide us? How to overcome it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get her a thyroid hormonal profile test including T3, T4 and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Read Full »
I have diabetes. Can I snack on diabetic biscuits?
Query: Hi doctor, What can be done for diabetic headache? Are diabetes friendly biscuits useful in maintaining sugar levels? Should these biscuits be preferred eating? What can be a good snack for diabetic patient? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Headaches are not related to diabetes directly. You might be having a headache because of low sugar levels (hypoglycemic headaches). In such scenario, you need to immediately check sugar levels or take some sweets. You can use a painkiller if it is severe. You are all... Read Full »
In thalassemia minor, is HbA1c test a reliable one?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic since last 9 years and thalassemia minor as well. Recently, the fatigue symptoms have increased, especially when I am not able to sleep properly. I am 45 years old. My height is 167.5 cm and weight is 85 kg. Being thalassemia minor, is my HbA1c test reliable to decide my dia... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main concern you are currently experiencing is fatigue and sleeplessness or insomnia. Sleep greatly affects our cognitive abilities, including thinking, reaction time, memory, and problem-solving skills. I would like to gather some information about your sleep hist... Read Full »