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Hi am 7weeks pregnant now but I got to know I have sugar level high .. and my hba1c is exact 6 .. hence can u explain about this? Is it pregnancy diabetes or pre pregnancy diabetes ?

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By the latest definition of GDM this falls under pre pregnancy diabetes if your sugar levels are high for pregnancy. GDM appears only in 2nd or 3rd trimester of diabetes. The hyperglycemia during thi ...  Read More

Hello, I wanted to know if pregnancy in type 2 diabetes is safe for both mother and child or not if blood sugar levels are well under control with anti-diabetic pills. Are there any chances for the child to be suffering from diabetes or any malfunctions?

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Well, pregnancy is safe in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Only thing is that, once u become pregnant, u have to switch it over to insulin or metformin therapy. ...  Read More

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HI,My sister is pregnant since 2months , recently tested blood sugar,she has random 240 and HBA1C is 8%, Never diagnosed with diabetes before,Is this any thing because of pregnancy or not,will this cured after birth. Please suggest.

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2 months..means mostly she had Diabetes before pregnancy.Consult urgently and bring sugars down..so that baby is healthy and fine.Less likely it will go after childbirth ...  Read More

Hi Madam/Sir, I have done my urine pregnancy test and it was positive and my gynaecologist advised blood tests and i was diagnosed with diabetes. My HBA1C was 7.8 and what has to be done further?? Please suggest

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Keep FBS around 100mg. Preferably use insulin to control blood sugar. ...  Read More

What are the normal target sugar levels for diabetes during pregnancy. Our diabetologist told us < 95 fasting and < 135/140 pp 2 hours. Pls confirm

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Those are fine levels,maintaine same. ...  Read More

My wife was diagnosed with diabetes 17 years ago during pregnancy. She is becoming very weak. At this time, he is taking regular 3 doses of Human Mixstard and Human actraprid Insulin. The amount of insulin is 8-10-8. plz sugget

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Consult an endocrinologist or Diabetologist for evaluation ...  Read More

Hi. My husband and I got our blood test done on 20th of April and had blood glucose levels as high as 350/550, fasting /PP. We check fasting glucose every Sunday. Today it was below 110 for both of us. We are having Glycomet GP 1mg pills We both have been married for 18 months now. I wanted to know will diabetes affect my pregnancy and the healt

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Diabetes does affect pregnancy . You have to do frequent blood test and need medicines Throughout pregnancy , may be inj . Insulin if not controlled with oral medicines. ...  Read More

Just got the result of my diabetes, will you please advice me for further treatments. Do I want me to take tablet or insulin

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Diabetes in pregnancy is very delicate situation. The sugar levels need to be very tightly controlled with fasting less than 90 and 1 hr PP less than 140. Treatment is either diet alone or insulin. Or ...  Read More

I had diabetes before I was pregnant. Now that I am pregnant, how often should I monitor my BG levels? -

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I am sure that your Gynaecologist, would have appraised to have your Hba1c < 6.5 prior to conception as its very important , so as to avoid maternal and foetal complications. If in case its well co ...  Read More

I have a general query. I have been detected with diabetes since last year. So my family is wanting some suggestion on being pregnant with diabetes. Is that risky? What should I do then as I have not done any operations after my first child.

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Pregnancy with diabetes is risky.... U have to control it strictly throughout the pregnancy... ...  Read More

Team I took blood test and following are my reports Fasting Blood sugar - 243 Hba1c - 10.3 My lipid profiles are normal. Now my only problem is when I sleep i get sharp pain in my foot. Then I urinate at night 2 times between sleep. Also after having lunch i feel drowsy and also always feel tired. Can you suggest mediactions as i have still not sta

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can non diabetic person eat Mango daily? Do Mango increases the risk of type 2 diabetes? Mango contain lots of sugar. Please advice. Thanks

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Food should be in moderation. Mango doesn't cause Diabetes. ...  Read More

Diabetes runs in my family and I think I might have it too. What test should I do to know for sure if I have it

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Please check HbAic ...  Read More

Hello doctor my age is 35 and i don't have diabetes. Can non diabetic person eat mango? I eat 8 mangoes daily in lunch and dinner. My query is eating too much mango is risky because it contains lots of sugar? Eating mangoes can risk of getting of diabetes? Please advice. Thanks

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Mangoes don't cause diabetes. ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Add morning walk also and review after 3 months for HbA1c ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Firstly there is nothing called pre diabetes. It’s either you are diabetic or non diabetic. As per your reading you are non diabetic. Maintain good healthy lifestyle. That’s all is needed . Regular me ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Cut ragi java after your breakfast and instead of jowari roti take barley roti and add more vegetables and source of protein in each meal. ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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In Ayurveda, pre-diabetes is often correlated with Prameha, a condition primarily caused by an imbalance of the Kapha dosha and the accumulation of Ama (toxins). Treatment focuses on restoring metabol ...  Read More

Age 30 ,male,ese 50 always from last three years, Hba1c 5.1, Random Blood sugar 150 after one hour of meal, Symptom dizziness After meal, lost 8 kg muscle mass, Do I have diabetes or What?

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No . You dont have diabetes ...  Read More

Does Type 2 Diabetes always progress to diabetic kidney disease,diabetic retinopathy & diabetic neuropathy

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Yes if u don’t keep your sugars under control ...  Read More

Does Type 2 Diabetes always progress to diabetic kidney disease,diabetic retinopathy & diabetic neuropathy

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Yes if you are not having diabetes under control! ...  Read More

I am 34 week pregnant and taking ecosprin 75 from the start of the pregnancy. I don't have any issues like bp or diabetes but my gynac had prescribed just for extra care. Now I am in my 35th week of pregnancy and asked to stop it. Does stopping ecosprin 75 suddenly has any effects on the body? If it does then please guide me how do I stop it.

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There won’t be any side effects It needs to be stopped 1 month before expected date of delivery because there may be chances is excessive bleeding during delivery. ...  Read More

I have diabetes and recently due uti, admitted in hospital and got discharged. However, again I am having some back pain and I observe some bad smell during my urination. Is there any issue.

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Repeat urine routine and do culture re report ...  Read More

I feel dizziness, and it Increases after eating Anything, so I did hba1c test my own attached report as it shows Normal, can I still have diabetes? Or what can be the reason for my dizziness Increase after eating Anything? What others do I need to do for dizziness? I have hairfall and dizziness Both started together, I don't have genetic hairfal

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While your HbA1c is normal, which rules out chronic diabetes, experiencing increased dizziness after eating is often linked to a condition called Postprandial Hypotension. This happens when blood rush ...  Read More

Hello.. I am taking diabetes tablets from 2 yrs and bp and blood thinner from 6 months .. Due to cholesterol... I am frustrated now.. M just 35 and taking all this useless tablets where I can work on myself and stop completely this ☹️... Please help with proper diet plan and any morning night drink so that i can reverse diabetes.. Plea

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello, I would like to request an online consultation and examination regarding a condition affecting my penis. I have had Type 2 diabetes for the past 4 years, and over time I have noticed that the skin on my penis has become progressively harder. I have already consulted an allopathic doctor who suggested surgery as a treatment option. However,

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Hai, Its PHIMOSIS... ...  Read More

My father is 57 and has diabetes. His weight is around 64 kg at 5’11”, which seems low. We want to make sure his diabetes is well controlled and check if there’s any underlying reason for his low weight.

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Check hba1c ...  Read More

​Hi dr I am 32 Years And now 5 week pregnant also. ​Weight Journey: Reduced from 66.5 kg to 57.5 kg in 3 months (Jan to March). ​Medical History: ​HbA1c in December: 7.0% (Fasting sugar was between 98–116 mg/dL)post meal always below 120 in glucometr.Recent HbA1c (March 22): 5.6% (Achieved through only diet and exercis

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Please regularly check your sugars. As doctors have said - its a great metabolic success. However a very restrictive diet may not be the right way to go in terms of pregnancy and nutrition. Do consu ...  Read More

My father aged 60 years having diabetes since last 20 years Presently taking ozomet pg 2 in morning before breakfast and zukonorm 50/500 before lunch and istamet 100/1000 at night but his sugar increased in winter upto 300 post meal 300 sugar is on the higher side Mostly his sugars are on the higher side sometime it is ok This time in winter hi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello doctor , i am 27 years, having pcos I am having gestational diabetes i detect when I am 8th month of pregnancy I am feeling very nervous ..is it very risk Can u pls answer ...

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Heyy Yeah diabetes in pregnancy is high risk but we have to control the Blood sugar as it’s almost your completion time so don’t worry we’ll manage it together. Continue diabetic diet, avoid junk ...  Read More

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