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Dates powder for diabetic patients
Hello Dr, my father aged 61 yrs were diagnosed with diabetes nearly one month ago. Hab1c was 7.2 and fasting and post was 134 and 176. As per dr suggestion started taking medication. Can he take dates powder around one teaspoon daily ?
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
May if sugars very well controlled
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Dr. Shiva Madan
Endocrinologist
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes increase sugar
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
If you're concerned about taking dates powder, check for Hb and serum iron levels. If it's low, you can take an iron tablet.
Dates powder may increase sugar levels.
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Dr. Nagapriya
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Guntur
It’s Not recommended generally
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