Diabetes not controlled

2025-06-17 17:03:42
Is it type 1 diabetes? My sister is 31 and has been suffering from a year. Her hba1c 12.5 something. Fasting sugar 300+ after meal sometime 350 and sometime 500 Why itis happening? Please help🙏
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Yes looks like it

Answered2025-06-18 13:32:28

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At the age you mentioned , she can have either type 1 or 2 diabetes , or maturity onset diabetes of young ( a hereditary condition ) . To differentiate you need the following tests . Importantly , please make sure her sugars are well under control , as such high sugars pose a risk for diabetic ketoacidosis . Please keep proper follow up on her medications and make sure the prescribed insulin is taken in a timely manner .
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1. Fasting C peptide levels 2. Anti Gad65 antibody levels

Answered2025-06-18 12:36:55

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Need titration of insulin…, lifestyle modification also

Answered2025-06-18 12:03:24

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Hi With the clinical scenario, it is mostly Type II DM
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Answered2025-06-18 11:34:31

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Need to consult very high levels

Answered2025-06-18 11:30:02

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Pl consult immediately.

Answered2025-06-19 06:01:09

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Please consult

Answered2025-06-18 13:29:40

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Avoid fried food and spicy Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

Answered2025-06-18 12:24:26

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Brisk walk 30 minutes per day. Diabetic diet. Avoid carbohydrate rich diet.

Answered2025-06-18 11:29:39

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