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Does any one support fasting for diabetes , just need support from doctors. Most of them saying you don't fast if your diabetic

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Don’t recommend coz hypoglycaemia can happen . But if I know exactly what s the reading n medication n all then I can guide you exactly. Any queries u can chat online ...  Read More

Can somebody support fasting for type 2 diabetes, I want do it, will quit diabetic medications during fasting period and resume back when start eating, I heard that combination of keto and fasting can effectively reverse type 2 diabetes. If anyone supports I want start fasting under a good doctor guidance.

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I think u are talking about intermittent fasting. People who do intermittent fasting along with keto do lose weight. Loss of weight always helps with glycemic control. Being a diabetic u can do it pro ...  Read More

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Hi Sir/ Madam, What are the fasting sugar levels in kids 4years 6months,without having diabetes please let me know. please answer

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Ranges above 80mg/dl ...  Read More

I have been observing my sugar high while fasting which is always between 125-130 while it is low while taken randomly. After taking medicine also, fasting sugar remained same... Please suggest.

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please get few tests done to rule out diabetes . hba1c , sugar fasting, pp , urine routine and revert with the reports, i will help you make everything clearer ...  Read More

I have been suffering from diabetes from 10 years. It remains at 250. I am having medicines from a long time but couldn't cure from this suffering

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Diabetes is a chronic disease. At present, there is no definite cure for Diabetes. However, with proper lifestyle changes and medicine, it can be controlled so as maintain blood sugar to near normal l ...  Read More

I had got random plasma glucose as 85 during my 7th week of pregnancy. I had miscarriage on 12dec and today my fasting blood sugar from glucometer was 150. I have thyroid with 75 dose thronorm. Am i having diabetes.

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It is better you get the following tests done from the lab: fbs,plbs,hba1c Glucometer readings should not be used while making a diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am having diabetes after fasting 247mg and before fasting 111mg. My age is 21, I'm working in a night shift job, working in night may increase my blood sugar level high? Or I need to go for an another day shift job?

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You can come to my clinic and get proper consultation ...  Read More

Hello, my mother is suffering from Diabetes from last few months. At first her glucose level was 200 for fasting. We started proper diet and medicine (Metaformine Hydrochloride 500MG) 2 tablets per day. Now her glucose levels are stuck at around 140 for fasting. She is doing mornig walk, exercise and proper diet, still glucose levels are not coming

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Yes. You can gradually increase the medicine as per your doctor s advice ...  Read More

Sometimes, when I don't eat for long, I get fast hearbeat and it gets better after I drink water or eat something. Is it normal and does it happen to other people also?

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It's normal. Yet go for ECG read by cardio. Water is best medicine. U need no medicine. ...  Read More

I had a test almost 10-15 days back and I had diabetes 354 post and fasting was 285. And HBA1c was 12.7. I was advised to take sitaday-M 50/500 for two times after food. I had a test today and my fasting was 199 and post was 310. Is it good or bad? Is the medicine working? Will this have any impact on other parts of the body?

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Is it type 1 diabetes? My sister is 31 and has been suffering from a year. Her hba1c 12.5 something. Fasting sugar 300+ after meal sometime 350 and sometime 500 Why itis happening? Please help🙏

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Please consult ...  Read More

Hi! Apart from fasting glucose, post prandial glucose and HbA1c, is there any other test to be done for the diagnosis of diabetes? Thanks!

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Yes regular monitoring of blood glucose at home after every meals ...  Read More

Do You always have pre diabetes before diabetes? How long does it take from pre to Diabetes? Pls Answer, TX

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My wife has recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She is 28 weeks pregnant currently. Is there any ideal time for taking the fasting sugar levels ? We've noticed that the results vary quite a bit within 15 mins after waking up. Numbers tend to go down quite quickly in a span of 10-15 mins

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After taking all medicine, walking and diet still diabetes not control why. Hb1ac is 8.1 Fasting is 180 around and before dinner is 250

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Sir you need to consult your physician again as your doses need to be readjusted ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am. My age is 34 and don't have any issues related to health, but today I checked my fasting and it is coming 95. Kindly advise whether it comes in pre diabetes or Normal? Should I concern about this reading? What is the normal fasting sugar who don't have diabetes? 🙏

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Its normal ...  Read More

If a 2 year old kid get diagnosed with diabetes incipidus,then can she live a long and healthy life.

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Yes can Necessary care to be taken ...  Read More

I got my sugar tested today and found out fasting as 246 need to know can homeopathy reverse the diabetes or not

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You can consult me online. Need more details. ...  Read More

Been detected with gestational diabetes. My fasting sugar level is 93. Is it normal?. Thanks in advance

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Today i randomly checked my glucose level and it was 103 mg/dl empty stomach. Is it normal not ? Should i worry about it?

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It's slightly high .. need tests to rule out diabetes ..can u whatsapp on 959798368zero..wil guide u accordingly ...  Read More

Recently i got detected for diabetes, when i was pregnant. At that time i was taking insulin. Now i have stopped taking those. I am just taking metformin tablets two times. Is there any sure shot sure for diabetes. It would be really helpful if someone can answer that what should i do to reduce my sugar levels. As i have to conceive. I had miscar

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It is high sugar. Kindly consult as it needs to be evaluated properly and started on adequate medications. ...  Read More

How to prevent diabetes. How much sugar can I consume in a day ? How diabetes is caused?.. .. .. .. ..

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Regular exercise and avoid junk food will prevent diabetes ...  Read More

My mother have diabetes Her albumin cretenin ratio 88.8 HbA1C 6.7 BLOOD FASTING 125 PP 160 TELL MEE SOMETHING ABOUT AND MEDICINE

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Which city are you from . She need proper diabetics medication and also diet control ...  Read More

Recently i had diabetes which i never had before and with respect to this i tested through a glucometer and the reading come 300 before breakfast and 501 after lunch. Am so worried now and what should i do in order to reverse my diabetes

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Consult.Reversal is secondary.First need to control this ...  Read More

How soon can someone develop diabetes? Duration? How soon someone should check their sugar levels? Family history of diabetes

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My fasting sugar is 120 .Is it normal or diabetes. Please help us & give some precautions. Thank u.

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Hii i am 55 yrs old. I went for hb1ac test 2 months back and was given the impression of being diabetic with hb1ac% of 7.8. This happened post urine infection when i was put on a lot of antibiotics for over a period of 3 months. Now 5 days back i went to a physician to talk abt prev diabetes report i was told to get fasting and post prandial test.

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Is Walnut and almond good for diabetes. Can thyroid patients contain this food and strawberry . What are the foods to avoid in diabetes

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  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 last hba1c was 6.6 in Dec 22 weight was 150 kgs fasting sugar was 115 since then I've reduced 20 kgs now fasting is 98 hba1c is down to 4.6 do I still need to worry about diabetes?? I consumed 0 medication kindly advise whether I'm still prone to diabetes?

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Hi., I can understand your concern. For now, all are good. If you're maintaining it with proper diet, exercise and regular health checkup, you can postpone the onset of diabetes. All the best. ...  Read More

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