Medical Advice on "Diabetology"

Why are my blood sugar levels fluctuating so much?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that you do not have diabetes but just impaired fasting glucose, or in other words, you might develop diabetes in the next few years if you do not have a proper diet control. I would suggest that you contro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

What causes fatigue, body pain, abdominal pain, and flickering of the upper lips?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen her reports sent by you (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). 1) There are no clues in your laboratory report for abdominal pain and irregular motion. For now, I suggest her to...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

I do not have any symptoms, then why is my prolactin level high and testosterone level low?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. See, your prolactin levels are high. There are only two reasons for that: Problems in the testes. Problems in the pituitary gland located in the brain. Now your endocrinologist wants to know ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara P

Will intake of Insulin for my increased blood sugar level affect my fertility?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you taking both Insulin and Glyciphage (Metformin Hydrochloride)? Did your doctor say you have type 1 diabetes or type 2? If he suspects type 1 diabetes, then yes, you have to take Insulin. Insulin is safe if take...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan T

Please review my blood sugar reports and let me know if I am diabetic.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your blood sugar is not under control. Everyone whose HbA1c is more than 6.4, have diabetes. Always keep HbA1c less than 7, for better control of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sreejith Mg

I have high sugar levels despite taking Insulin. Is overeating to be blamed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are well aware of the consequences of continuing to eat unhealthy foods and lack of exercise. Yes, the blood sugar readings are dangerously high and need to be urgently taken care of. The lipid profile also shows...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manisha

How can I reduce the pain around Insulin injection site?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Let us go step wise just like your concerns.The best way for avoiding lumps, bumps, and pain due to repeated Insulin injections is by learning the proper technique for injecting yourself. Please meet a local doctor to lea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krutika Ingle Karandikar

Why is my brother-in-law's blood sugar level high after administering Insulin thrice a day?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good day. Thank you for your query. I suggest the following: If his fasting sugar is over 150 mg/dL, I suggest increasing his Lantus (Insulin Glargine) every day for two units until fasting blood sugar comes do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

My sugar level is above 160. Please suggest a diet plan to get it under control.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the details attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Please let me know: 1) If you are only on Insulin 20 units, is it once or twice a day? 2) Are you on any oral anti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

I have pain in my right leg, and I am diabetic with an HbA1c of 7.3%. Please suggest a treatment.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 7.3 percent HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is slightly high. Try to make it less than 7 percent so that you can achieve better control. Your leg pain can be either myalgia or neuralgia. Have you tested your TFT (thyroid fun...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Radha P H