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I am 45-year-old female. Kindly guide me on carbohydrates.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old female. I would like to know more about carbohydrates. 1. Could you please explain the different types of carbohydrates, including complex carbohydrates (starches) and simple carbohydrates (sugars)? 2. What are their sources in the diet? What are the primary function... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thanks for reaching out to us. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about carbohydrates. The difference between complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates is that complex carbohydrates ... Read Full »
Can losing weight help to reduce my blood sugar levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old and I weigh 100 kg with a height of 168 cm. I am a pre-diabetic. I m taking Metformin these days. If I lose like say 25 kg then can I stop taking medicines and control my blood sugar normally? Can this diabetes be cured? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Changing your lifestyle by regular exercise like walking at least half an hour every day and weight loss of say 30 Kg can help regulate your blood sugar levels. Also, you should follow a healthy diet by avoiding complex sugar and decrease carbohydrates consumption, ... Read Full »
What are the consequences of a high Paracetamol dose?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. What if I have six tablets of 500 mg Paracetamol (Crocin advance) and seven tablets of 500 mg Mefenamic acid (Ponstan forte) in one go (within five minutes)? How bad will it be? What will the side effects be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This dose is really too high. You should not take medicines like this without a proper prescription from your doctor. You may have acute liver failure. Stop them right now and take a high-carbohydrate diet for the next five to seven days. Do not do this in the future... Read Full »
Can I take malt-based drinks once a day if I am prediabetic?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic six years ago. I have avoided sugar completely since. I would like to know whether I can take malt-based beverages once a day. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Prediabetes means you have impaired blood sugar levels. It can lead to full-blown diabetes over a few years. It is basically a component of metabolic syndrome in which insulin resistance is the central mechanism. So, it is good to avoid sugar. But, apart from tha... Read Full »
I have been the same weight for years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old female and my height is 5 feet and 6 inches. My weight is 47 kg, which is very low compared to the girls of my age. I have been the same weight for the last two to three years and my weight does not seem to increase. Also, I do not get hungry. Please help me in this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly, get yourself investigated thoroughly to rule out any medical or surgical conditions. Get a complete hemogram, blood sugar, and thyroid function tests done.I assume you are a healthy adult. So, I suggest you take a diet rich in carbohydrates to gain weight. Tak... Read Full »
Why am I losing subcutaneous fat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am losing subcutaneous fat from the thighs, legs, hands, palms, foot soles, face, chest, etc. I also have some swollen nodes. I am not diabetic, my fasting blood sugar is between 100 to 107 mg/dL and postprandial is between 110 to 120 mg/dL. But, when I start losing fat, then the fas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The subcutaneous fat loss can be a part of acquired lipodystrophy. It is a very rare condition but can be associated with some autoimmune diseases, or after any infection. This condition is usually related to deranged lipid profile. Consult an endocrinologist for a metab... Read Full »
Can you suggest simple foods that are good for me to gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. My height is 5.35 feet, and my weight is 99.21 Ibs. I want to gain some height and weight. Can you kindly suggest me simple foods that are good for me? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Firstly, I suggest you get yourself investigated thoroughly to rule out any medical or surgical conditions. You can go for a complete hemogram, blood sugar, thyroid function tests, etc. I assume you are a health... Read Full »
Is it fine if I eat carbohydrates within 40 minutes of a GH shot?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it fine to eat carbohydrate and sugar within 40 minutes of growth hormone injection? Because, it is believed that after injecting growth hormone, a person should wait for at least 40 minutes to eat carbohydrate or sugar. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. No, it is not advisable to eat carbohydrate and sugar for at least 60 minutes after taking a growth hormone shot. The more carbohydrate you consume, the higher your blood sugar will raise, which then set off insulin production. Insulin and ... Read Full »
Why do I get hypoglycemia during exercise, brain fog, and fatigue?
Query: Hello doctor, I get hypoglycemia during exercise, fasting or not, brain fog, fatigue. This has been happening daily for a month. Prior I had been exercising an hour a day five days a week, no issue. Currently still aiming for five but symptoms will start out on my bike or on the treadmill. I had a g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have hypoglycemic symptoms. First of all I would suggest that instead of doing finger prick testing of blood sugar it is preferable to do laboratory test for blood sugar. Secondly, there is an... Read Full »
Why is it good to eat before you workout?
Query: Hello doctor, Should I always eat before workout? Why is it good to eat before you work out? What should I have? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, food is recommended to consume 2 to 3 hours before a workout. If workout will start in less than two hours, should consume easy to digest carbohydrates and protein such as protein smoothies, whole grains or oatmeal. If it will start in less than an hour, then ... Read Full »