Is it safe to use honey on a diabetic foot ulcer?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a diabetic foot. Yes, there are honey dressing materials available in hospitals for quicker healing of DM foot. The antibacterial prope... View thread »
Is it safe to use honey on a diabetic foot ulcer?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a diabetic foot. Yes, there are honey dressing materials available in hospitals for quicker healing of DM foot. The antibacterial prope... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf
What is the cause of black spots inside the left big toe ulcer despite surgery and wound dressing?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming that since you raised a query for diabetology, and considering your description, it is a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients with diabetes mellitus... View thread »
What is the cause of black spots inside the left big toe ulcer despite surgery and wound dressing?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming that since you raised a query for diabetology, and considering your description, it is a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients with diabetes mellitus... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha
What effect does temporary hyperglycemia have on the body?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A single instance may not affect as it could be because of diet. However, such repeated episodes must be examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition ... View thread »
What effect does temporary hyperglycemia have on the body?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A single instance may not affect as it could be because of diet. However, such repeated episodes must be examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. How long have you had diabetes? 2. What is your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)? 3. What medications are you currently taking for it? Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but ... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. How long have you had diabetes? 2. What is your HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)? 3. What medications are you currently taking for it? Diabetes has many complications, so it is not just to bring down the numbers but ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed
How to manage varying blood sugar levels despite reducing sugar consumption?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Please provide me with the following information to make proper suggestions for adjustments: 1. Is your diabetes type 1 or type 2? Share the blood sugar log fo... View thread »
How to manage varying blood sugar levels despite reducing sugar consumption?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Please provide me with the following information to make proper suggestions for adjustments: 1. Is your diabetes type 1 or type 2? Share the blood sugar log fo... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer
Is it safe to take Gabapentin for diabetic neuropathy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gabapentin is more potent than Pregabalin. It is an excellent drug. The possible side effect is dizziness. As you have taken Pregabalin 150 mg previously and so Gabapentin suits you. Gabapentin NT contains Nortryptilline... View thread »
Is it safe to take Gabapentin for diabetic neuropathy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gabapentin is more potent than Pregabalin. It is an excellent drug. The possible side effect is dizziness. As you have taken Pregabalin 150 mg previously and so Gabapentin suits you. Gabapentin NT contains Nortryptilline... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney
Can diabetes be managed through diet and nutrition?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please continue with your medication and regularly check your blood sugar levels to make sure it is under control. 1. Go for a walk, do yoga, exercise as health permits... View thread »
Can diabetes be managed through diet and nutrition?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please continue with your medication and regularly check your blood sugar levels to make sure it is under control. 1. Go for a walk, do yoga, exercise as health permits... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg
Why is the patient having sudden spike in blood-sugar level even after taking medication?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest glucose monitoring while starting and titrating the dose up. Maybe start with a lower dose like 1 mg, see the response, and slowly titrate up. Tablet Repaglinide can be used at lunch to control post-lunch spike... View thread »
Why is the patient having sudden spike in blood-sugar level even after taking medication?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest glucose monitoring while starting and titrating the dose up. Maybe start with a lower dose like 1 mg, see the response, and slowly titrate up. Tablet Repaglinide can be used at lunch to control post-lunch spike... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Thiyagarajan. T
What dosage of Novolog is recommended for TID?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can tell you right away that your type 1 DM (diabetes mellitus) is not being managed correctly. Those who have type 1 DM cannot make it without basal insulin so insulin it has to be provided 24/7. You should be on bala... View thread »
What dosage of Novolog is recommended for TID?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can tell you right away that your type 1 DM (diabetes mellitus) is not being managed correctly. Those who have type 1 DM cannot make it without basal insulin so insulin it has to be provided 24/7. You should be on bala... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer
How to take care of a diabetic patient on getting COVID infection?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. Increased blood sugars are a known complication of COVID, especially in diabetes. Mostly it is due to steroid use, but there are other factors as well. Ho... View thread »
How to take care of a diabetic patient on getting COVID infection?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. Increased blood sugars are a known complication of COVID, especially in diabetes. Mostly it is due to steroid use, but there are other factors as well. Ho... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney
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