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Fasting sugar level is higher than postprandial level. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother's fasting sugar is higher than the post prandial sugar (130 and 115 respectively). She had normal diet only. And also, 2 hours after taking 75 grams of glucose, without any work, the sugar level is 260. Why is this happening? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding blood sugar levels, if a patient is diabetic and if she is on oral medication for diabetes, the sugar levels can be as have you stated (fasting blood sugar level more than the post prandial blood sugar). This happens because most of the anti-diabetic med... Read Full »
Please check if my blood sugar indicates diabetes.
Query: Hello doctor, Fasting blood sugar is 194 mg/dL and postprandial blood sugar is 354 mg/dL. Please tell me if sugar is confirmed or not. If I am diabetic, what should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at your blood sugar level, it is on the higher side. You will need medication to bring it under control. After a few months of treatment, your doctor will decide whether the dose can be reduced depending on your blood sugar control. As of now, it is important... Read Full »
Was gestational diabetes test conducted correctly for me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 9 weeks 3 days pregnant. My doctor has diagnosed me with gestational diabetes. At my 1 hour test, my levels were at 170, which was high, but they told me it was low. I was scheduled for 3 hours test and was told to eat sugar treats and sugar drinks three days before my test and then ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me make a few corrections in the methods done. I have not heard of the methods done. Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormones of the pregnancy, which appears in pregnancy only after 26 to 28 weeks, the time when pregnancy hormones are at the highest level. So... Read Full »
My fasting blood sugar is more than the post-prandial level. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My fasting blood sugar level (120 to 140g/dl) is more than my pp (postprandial) sugar level (110 to 120 g/dl) consistently. Hb1ac is 6.3. And I am not using any medicine. Is it a problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned it appears that you have impaired fasting glucose. There is nothing to worry about but you have a probability of developing diabetes in the next six months to a year if you do not take good ca... Read Full »
Why is there no weakness or tiredness in a patient with fasting sugar level 297?
Query: Hello doctor, My father's fasting sugar is 297. But my father is feeling better, no weakness, not feeling tired. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood sugar levels fluctuate in the body every minute. If sugar level continuously remains on a higher level, then it is very dangerous to the body because it can create some serious health issues like diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, ketoacidosis, and com... Read Full »
Kindly advise on diabetic diet to bring down post prandial reading.
Query: Hello doctor, I have diabetes and my reading before fasting is 165 mg/dL and after fasting is 325 mg/dL. I am taking Glycomet 250 three times a day and taking diabetes tablet once a day. Can you kindly advise on the diet to bring the after fasting reading down? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to first stop all sugars and sugar drinks. Fruits to be taken as a sweet fish only. Especially grapes, mango, and banana should be cut down. Many people think it is fine to eat bread rice or pasta but if you see deeply one bread of about 30 to 50 grams contains... Read Full »
My sugar level is 210 after breakfast. Is it normal or high?
Query: Hello doctor, My sugar level is 210 after breakfast. Is it normal or high? Can I control sugar level? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sugar level 210 after eating food cannot be considered normal. It is suggestive of diabetes mellitus. However, you should repeat your serum fasting blood sugar estimation, serum post-prandial blood sugar estimation, and HbA1c estimation to confirm diabetes. In this ... Read Full »
Why is my postprandial glucose 200 despite diet control and exercise?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old, male, 231.48 Ibs, 6 feet in height. Recently, I have been diagnosed with diabetes. I am not on any medication. I am strictly controlling food and doing regular aerobic exercises. My one hour postprandial BG is always around 200. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please update your FBS (fasting blood sugar) and HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin). Anyway, your sugar values are high. So, you have to take the necessary precautions to prevent the progression of the disease. First is adequate exercise. Daily do aerobic exercise for at l... Read Full »
What could have caused itchiness and burning sensation in clitoris?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old taking Noriday mini pill for last seven years. It was prescribed to help with heavy menstrual flow. It makes my cycles slightly irregular at 42 to 43 days. I have not been sexually active for over five years. A few weeks ago I felt a sharp stinging pain in my clitoris... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching on clitoris can be due to fungal infections. Do you have any white vaginal discharge which is itching and foul smelling? Do you have burning sensation or pain while passing urine? Clitoral pain could be due to trauma. If you have rubbed it hard while washing it ... Read Full »
How to manage my dad's high postprandial blood sugar and creatinine levels?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is a diabetic patient for the last 32 years. He is taking 18U Novomix 30 along with Trajenta 5 at 11 am before lunch and 12 U Novomix 30 at 10 am before dinner. He has a good post prandial glucose level after lunch at around 140 to 150 mg/dL but his post prandial sugar after din... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I have seen the details mentioned. His overall glucose control seems fairly good. Post dinner and fasting glucose levels are a bit high. These can be controlled by following methods. Increase Insulin dosage by 2 to 4 units before dinner. It will ... Read Full »