Medical Advice on "Diabetology"

I have diabetes with high blood sugar, sleeplessness and weight loss. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Sleeplessness is common in diabetic patients due to neuropathic issues. Even with increased blood sugar, the patient can have sleeplessness. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raveendran Sr

What could be the reason for my grandfather's shoulder and joint pains?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be either due to arthritis or as a consequence of viral infection in the recent past. I recommend him to get the following tests done and revert back with reports. CRP (C-reactive protein), ESR (erythrocyte sedim...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara P

Could taking antibiotics for fever and cough cause fluctuations in blood sugar?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The values of fasting blood sugar are above the limits of normal. I would like to know the symptoms. Kindly provide this information. Please mention whether you have a change in your weight rec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

My blood sugar level got controlled after taking Insulin injections. Can I take medicines again?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In most cases, after taking insulin, the sugar levels get controlled. Then we revert back to anti-diabetic tablets. But you need to check your sugar levels for at least three days. If they are ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

My father has high blood sugar level only in the evening. What is the cause?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please mention whether this value is coming repeatedly or it is a one time reading. Your father's post prandial blood sugar is not under control. Fasting sugar appears good. Your father is taki...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

I have clear fluid discharge from the tip of big toes on both legs. What can be done?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It presents with a lot of inflammation and redness. Do not attempt to burst them at home. I do not know your diabetic history and the medications that are taken. It can occur due to walking on ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

My mother's sugar levels are 190 and 330. Should we put her on Insulin?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history. Her glucose level is high and it indicates that her present treatment is totally inadequate. She has an increased weight with a BMI (body mass index) of 43.96 and she has an excess weight...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Why does my blood sugar levels increase after eating high carb or sugary foods?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have diabetes and so you have a fasting blood sugar level of more than 126 mg/dL. Just taking medicines for a few days will not solve the issue. Diabetes is defined as the condition presenting with high blood sugar l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

My brother's blood sugar value is elevated post coloanal anastomosis and ileostomy. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your brother. I am not sure if the sugar values mentioned here are taken at a particular time of the day. I assume them to be random blood sugar levels. Nausea and vomiting could be because...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj Patil

My fasting sugar is 260, 45 days after delivery. Is it gestational diabetes or a permanent one?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details given and I understand the concern. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a commonly seen condition nowadays. Invariably post-delivery, the condition return backs to normal in many patien...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar