Medical Advice on "Diabetology"

I am a diabetic and sweat excessively while eating. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sweating while eating is a phenomenon called gustatory sweating. It is a common symptom that occurs due to a neuronal trigger. It is very common in people with diabetes. With your medication...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Are Glycomet GP 2 and Vobose enough in a diabetic patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are on the standard medications that we prescribe for treatment of diabetes. But if your blood sugar levels are in the range of 250 to 350 mg/dL with the use of medicines, then it is on ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

How to control blood sugar levels post pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They are diagnosed at an earlier age with this condition. It is a state of insulin resistance. In post-pregnancy, she can ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

Which medicine is recommended for diabetes instead of Sitaglu Met?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please verify the dose of Sitaglu Met. It is a combination medication. It has two medicines Sitagliptin and Metformin. Please mention whether you take 50 mg/500 mg or 50 mg/1000 mg dose. Please send a picture of it. Medi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

Can Sitagliptin phosphate be taken to reduce blood sugar level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To answer briefly, yes you should take added medicine. Sitagliptin is a good choice, added to Metformin. Please send me your HbA1c as well. But as I tell all my patients, treating diabetes properly does not limit to taki...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

Can painkillers for chikungunya raise blood sugar levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Temporarily any illness can cause elevated blood sugar levels. It is difficult to say what was the cause in her case. If the painkillers included steroids then yes, that added to the cause. But illness itself could be th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

Is it recommended to use insulin injections over tablets?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand you are hesitant to use Insulin. But what she has said is right. Finally, Insulin is what controls your blood sugars. Since people are hesitant to use it, we usually do not prescribe it as a first-line t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krutika Shrikant Ingle

How can high blood sugar levels be controlled?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your husband's reports, plus from the information you provided. This is my advice. He will need a detailed examination and a few more tests to determine if he is type 1 or type 2 because he is very young. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazli Naseer

What are the ways to reduce PP blood sugar and HbA1c level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are not diabetic but your blood sugar levels are in the pre-diabetes range. Your weight also seems to be on the higher side, so lifestyle changes can help you in a number of ways. Avoid ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Is it safe to control diabetes with diet and walk alone?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your test of HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is too high. It is good that you have controlled your sugar with diet and exercise. But you should take some safe medication. But to control your sugar, you need some more lab ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Qazi Mujahid Ali