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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
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Avoid fried food and spicy
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Need titration of insulin…, lifestyle modification also
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With the clinical scenario, it is mostly Type II DM
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Need to consult very high levels
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult immediately.
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Dr. Kusumanjali
Diabetologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
Diabetologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Brisk walk 30 minutes per day.
Diabetic diet.
Avoid carbohydrate rich diet.
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