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High hb1ac
Hiii my mothers hbqac 2.5 months back was 5.3 and post that she suffered from chronic uti because of which she was kept on antibiotics for almost 2 month... now when we got her hb1ac checked it hows 7.8 . What could be the reason for this.. and since the last 2 days she complains of itching in the vaginal area for which she was given 3 fluconazole every 72 hr. Can some one suggest something???
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There can many reasons for hyperglycemia, one of which can be due to medications which increase blood sugar levels.
Due to incease sugar level body is susceptible to infections as it acts a. Breeding ground for organisms.
Can you give more history about vaginal itching? Was there any discharge ? Color? Any skins changes or blisters?
Most likely it could be a candiasis infection, but since your mother must have had menopause, hyperglycemia. More detail examination is required.
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Give more history son that we can consult further or get a
gynecologist appointment for infection
& urologist For uti
Get ogtt test done. And get anti-diabetic medications
Health Tips
Avoid high glycemic food.
No sexual activity till the infection subsides
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
It is probably infection related temporary surge in sugar
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still consult personally
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
It can be due to uncontrolled sugar levels.
Check for FBS and PPBS
Review with those levels in chat.
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Dr. Chintan B. Patel
Diabetologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Keep HBA1C below 6.5, consult me
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
Diabetologist
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Need to sugar control
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