Medical Advice on "Diabetology"

Can I take Insulin to control blood sugar?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I like to tell you that you are doing a great job by managing strict diet restrictions and regular exercises. Please do continue exercising for at least 45 minutes daily. Now, coming to your concern regarding the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krutika Ingle Karandikar

I am diabetic and taking medicines. Kindly give some instructions as to when and how to take it.

Hello, Thanks for the query. I have seen the details given. I am sure with each drug prescription the doctor must have already given you instructions as to when and how to take each of those medications. Still I am giving a possible schedule : 1) ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

What are the lifestyle changes followed to maintain blood sugar?

Hello, Thanks for the query. I have seen the details including the report sent. Your HbA1c% 7.3% which is a bit high. Ideally it should be < 6.5% . Fasting glucose should be < 100 mg & PP 150 o 170 mg. Another important aspect is that yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Will the food taken in the previous night affect fasting blood sugar?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I need to tell you that whether the cause is a medicine or your lifestyle the value of your fasting blood sugar 126 mg/dL falls into the diabetic range. You are eating sugarcane or garlic or fenugreek water p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Divakara P

What is your opinion regarding my diabetes treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To actually advise a change in your medications, I would require you to follow up with me with your blood sugar levels again. I hope your doctor has informed you about the side effects of Pioglitazone. I am not comfortable...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krutika Ingle Karandikar

I get frequent urination with insomnia, weight loss, and blurred vision. Do I have diabetes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reports enclosed by you are normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Presently, you do not have diabetes. The symptoms you are experiencing can be due to your travel history. Try to avoid dr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krutika Ingle Karandikar

My dad's postprandial blood sugar and creatinine levels remain high even after medications. Kindly help.

Hello, 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: 1)To increase Insulin dosage by 2 ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

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

Hi. Good day. Thanks for your query . U have already diabetes because ur fasting sugar is more than 126. Just taking medications for few days will not solve the issue. Diabetes is defined as blood sugar of over 7 or 126 when fasting 6-8 hours Bl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

I have very high cholesterol and blood sugar levels despite taking medications. Need help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to give you a consultation. I have gone through your history and your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you have attached. I would suggest that your sugar levels are under contro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prabhakaran Selvam

What is your opinion about my sugar values?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your postprandial blood sugar value is within normal limits that is 1.5 to 2 hours after food. Your morning dose of medicine for diabetes seems to be working perfectly for your body condition. But, your fasting blood s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S