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I am writing to you today with urgent concerns regarding my wife, Afrin Shaikh, aged 27. We have two children, aged four and two. During both pregnancies, she experienced gestational diabetes, which resolved spontaneously after delivery.
Recently, she has been experiencing significant hair loss for the past 15 days. We consulted a skin specialist in Palghar, who prescribed medication. However, a recent report revealed a concerning blood sugar level of 340 mg/dL.
I am particularly worried about this elevated blood sugar, especially given her history. I acknowledge that her current lifestyle, characterized by a diet high in sugar and a lack of exercise, is likely contributing to this.
Could you please advise on the most effective course of action to manage and cure this high blood sugar? We are committed to supporting her in making the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes.
Thank you for your time and guidance.
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Please visit for further evaluation and management. Chances of getting diabetes is there, post pregnancy
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Consult me as soon as possible and i assure you to cure,not only treat diabetes..
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Pls do a complete checkup for diabetic profile .
Fbs
Ppbs
HBA1C
Lipid profile
Random sugar 340 dsnt suggest something as such .
We need complete details .
Like what she had before undergoinv random sugar check ?
Was it a large meal ? High glucose index meal ?
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Consult a diabetologist asap and start medication , along with diet and exercise
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Dr. Hiren Patel
Diabetologist
2 yrs exp
Surat
First Get HBA1C done … that will give u actual idea of last 3 month avg sugar .. gestational DM has very high chance of convert into DM-2 .. so control the sugar asap.. nd it should be very strict control .. like fbs should not be more than 110-120..
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult endocrinologist immediately.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult.
Get HbA1c done .
Needs to start on medication.
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
Diabetologist
4 yrs exp
Wardha
1. Immediate Actions
a. Start Blood Sugar Monitoring (if not already started):
• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
• Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)
• HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin): To assess the average glucose levels over the past 2–3 months. This will help confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.
Next Steps
Consult a Diabetologist or General Physician Promptly
She will likely need to start anti-diabetic medication immediately, especially with a reading of 340 mg/dL.
Hair Loss and Diabetes Connection
Hair loss can be due to:
• Sudden hormonal changes
• High blood sugar levels (poor circulation to hair follicles)
• Vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially Biotin, Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron)
• Stress
Ask the skin specialist or your physician to evaluate her nutritional status and supplement accordingly.
Health Tips
Dietary Changes (Critical)
Eliminate or drastically reduce:
• Sugary foods and beverages
• Refined carbohydrates (white bread, rice, maida-based items)
• Deep-fried and packaged snacks
Increase intake of:
• Whole grains (millets, oats, brown rice)
• High-fiber vegetables (lauki, karela, palak, broccoli)
• Lean proteins (dal, eggs, paneer, chicken)
• Healthy fats (nuts, seeds, olive oil)
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