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Why did my husband have five episodes of hypoglycemia today?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has type 1 diabetes. He has had no Insulin today but has had five hypos today, and his sugar levels are dropping again. He had his regular food all day, drank juice and cans of coke. He has not done anything different to any other day and also has not been stressed either. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. How long has he had diabetes? 2. When you say hypo, what were his sugars? 3. What is the dose of insulin that he is taking? Read Full »
Can numbness in fingers be an early sign of diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. A week ago my thumb became numb below the fingernail. It was numb for two days and this went away. Now my left middle finger and the ring finger are numb and my right thumb feels sore. I also have a burning sensation in the feet, sometimes it feels like there i... Read Full »
Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your question and I would like to tell you thaturopathyperipheral necan happen in a patient with diabetes which does present in the form of burning sensation in the feet and neuropathic pain. At your age, type 1 diabetes that is insulin-dependent... Read Full »
I have lost weight. Please review my HCP reports.
Query: Hi doctor, I feel lethargic, tired, and lost a few kilograms of weight. I had an HCP test done. I want you to see it and help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your message. From the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I suggest the following. You have uncontrolled diabetes. At the age of 30, it is likely to be type 1 diabetes, and you need to start an Insulin injection. Meet a local diabetes s... Read Full »
My daughter has type 1 diabetes. What are the lifestyle changes to be followed?
Query: Hello doctor,My adolescent daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and we are adjusting to this new reality. Can you offer advice on how to manage a young person with type 1 diabetes's everyday life, including diet, insulin therapy, and emotional support? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Type 1 diabetes is most commonly diagnosed in infancy and is caused by the death of beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for insulin production in the body. As a result, insulin is not produced, resulting in high blood sugar and diabetes. Insulin trea... Read Full »
I am type I diabetic. How can I treat hypoglycemia?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor whom I had been visiting discontinued her practice. I found a new doctor with whom I am having problems. The doctor diagnosed me with diabetes 24 years ago when I was 39. I was tried on a couple of different types and dosages of pills, but I cannot remember the names and was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you indeed have type 1 diabetes. Regarding your hypoglycemia, I would suggest that you decrease the dose of NovoLog (insulin aspart injection) by two units in the morning and night. Your kidney ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I received a proposal from a guy who has had type 1 diabetes for the past four to five years and typically has high blood sugar, which he manages with insulin injections. I wanted to ask few questions: Should I marry this guy? Will it affect our marriage and sexual life? Can diabetes b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, I can provide you with some general information. Type 1 diabetes is a manageable condition, and many people with diabetes lead fulfilling lives, including having successful relationsh... Read Full »
I am a type 1 diabetic patient. Can taking Metformin help me in losing weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a type 1 diabetic patient currently on Ryzodeg Insulin and had used Levemir (Insulin detemir) in the past. I am struggling to manage my weight. Can using Metformin along with Insulin help me in losing weight? Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Metformin (Metformin hydrochloride, Povidone, and Magnesium Stearate) 500 mg is a drug of choice for patients with type 2 diabetes. Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes can use Metformin to reduce their weight. Please note - Metformin i... Read Full »
I need dietary advice for my diabetic brother admitted to ICU.
Query: Hi doctor, My brother was admitted to the ICU and later discharged after three days. I need a second opinion and diagnosis and future dietary restrictions. I have attached the reports for your reference. Please note that he has type 1 diabetes. Kindly give me your suggestions on his reports. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query regarding your brother who suffered from acute pancreatitis. Also, I read the doctor's notes saying he has type 2 diabetes (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or drinking t... Read Full »
How to get rid of chronic diarrhea with tapeworms in stools in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a type 1 diabetic and I suffered chronic diarrhea for the past 10 years. Finally, the doctor found tape worms, and eggs in the stool. I had several rounds of praziquantel (antihelmintics), last round was 2 weeks ago with 650 mg per day with a break in between. I took supplements o... Read Full »
Dr. Arbab Muhammad Kashif Khan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suppose you must give a brief history of the nature of your diarrhea. Like mostly it is oily and malodorous, watery or gassy? Does it have any relation to meals? Do you feel any abdominal pain, fever, or itching at the anal area? Do you ever have a low Hb (hemoglob... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,Can a girl with no family history of diabetes marry a boy having a family history of type 1 diabetes? What will be the effect on babies? Are there any repercussions? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. A child with parents who have diabetes will not always have diabetes. However, theoretically, if the father has type 1 diabetes, the chances of a child being born with the same condition are around 8 %, which is ... Read Full »