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Father has diabetes since 26 years..he lives very disciplin life do regular walk eat normal home made food but still he has high blood sugar. He has been taking insulin 2 times a day since 2009. But recently he has done blood test and his HBA1c came 12.5 so he visited doctor. Doctor has increased the doses and advise to keep doing walking and do ra

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Need to know which insulin and if unwell etc. Dose/ regime needs to be adjusted. ...  Read More

High blood sugar since five years not coming down after insulin also taking 10 points insulin in night

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Hello...... Healthy eating,regular exercise,possibly, diabetes medication or insulin therapy,blood sugar monitoring are the steps to be followed in diabetes.. Even in case of infection blood sugar le ...  Read More

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Hi my father who is 63 is now on insulin due to high blood sugar level his current dose are FIASP 12 -12-10 unit in a day and lantus 24 in night plus zava od 100 mg once a day. Yet his sugar level fasting is 350-400 and pp 450-550 he takes balance diet yet it is not anywhere near controlled. Kindly suggest what we can do to keep it under control

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The doses of insulin need to be uptitrared. Some insulin sensitiser tablets might well be added ...  Read More

My father has covid and he is currently on medrol but his blood sugar level is high . Three continuous reading higher than 350 . My physician said take insulin , what kind of insulin and in what doses should i give him.

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Medrol can raise blood glucose levels. Please consult online to determine dose and type of insulin required ...  Read More

I am having a very high blood sugar levels of around 455 fasting. Please advise good medication. Also advise whether shall I take insulin or oral medicines which does not have any side effects.

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You should be taking insulin. Its better to meet a diabetologist urgently. The treatment can be started only after clinical evaluation. In a less common instance of this being a type 1 diabetes, you m ...  Read More

My fasting sugar is about 110 and PP is 168. I have started to have darkening and thickening of skin in armpits and neck region

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You are in the prediabetic stage and the darkening of skin is common at this stage. Both can be controlled by aiming for a gradual weight loss by diet and exercise. You should check your sugar levels ...  Read More

Hello doctor I have just got my random blood sugar test done and the range is very high 375. My HBA1C levels are currently at 8.9. I just had c section delivery 3 months back and did not have any high blood sugar issues then. I do not want to take in insulin. What medicines can i take safely to reduce blood sugar while breastfeeding?

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Ma’am you need to take proper sugar control . Oral medicine will be able to control but need to discuss or please visit local physician to get a proper structure treatment ...  Read More

What does a high insulin score means ? My fasting sugar is 86 but my doctor has said that i am diabetic due to my Insulin score.

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Yes it is Hyperinsulinemia state ...  Read More

Blood sugar and urine sugar is high so how to control this doctor some time be low and some time automatically high so he to control doctor she in diet and proper time to time she will have tablet and insulin also taking proper then y doctor it wit be happen change do please sagast doctor kindly request. But we check up in jayadeva hospitals doctor

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Hello there....., Consider dietary changes. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets may increase insulin levels, so you may want to consider a low-carbohydrate diet .. Don't severely restrict carbohydrates; ...  Read More

Very high blood sugar at 577 instant way to down blood sugar .... ..... . .......................

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I suggest you avoid taking medicines for an emergency situation after seeking consultation on such platforms. If you are a type 1 diabetic, you need to adjust insulin doses at the earliest. ...  Read More

I am diabetic since 6 years. It is been couple of months my sugar is 137/160 with hb1ac 7.5 . I was prescribed - [Empaglyde 10/100/1000 - glyciphage SR (19m) - Imeglyn 500 But after having that i was very unwell. I couldn't get up from bed and was weak. I stopped the medicine i was okay. I am confused if this is the right prescription for me. Nee

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Check your sugar levels and if the levels are low then consult your physician for dose adjustments ...  Read More

My pp blood sugar always lies between 90 to 100 what is more good pp blood sugar below 100 or above 100 but less 140 and is my pp blood sugar normal I test 10 times in same lab please tell

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Yours is normal Would like to know more why you checking again and again whts your stressor Can consult for more ...  Read More

​Dear Doctor, ​I am 32 years old. In December 2025, my HbA1c was 7.2%. Since then, I have been strictly following lifestyle modifications, including a controlled diet and regular exercise, without any medications. ​I recently started monitoring my blood glucose levels at home with a glucometer, and I am observing a specific patter

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No further adjustments except diet of high protein high fibre low fat and low sugar . Regular exercise and recheck on HBA1C levels ...  Read More

Pp blood sugar 2hr should calculate from starting or end of food and today from starting after 2hrs my pp came 102 yesterday 75 and one day 92 and 88 also one day but one day it came 50 and fasting blood sugar always coming normal can anyone tell most appropriate test which should i do to find correct diagnosis??

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Do HBA1C ...  Read More

My pp blood sugar is 91 after 2 hrs of food and technician said it should more than 100 is that true or 91 is normal pp blood sugar

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Yes it’s normal ...  Read More

I had normal fasting blood sugar but after 3 hrs after food sometimes low like 50 and 66 but sometimes normal 88 87 81 did I need 72 hrs fasting blood sugar test and night sweat and less sleep but no symptoms a days

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Based on the history, this appears most consistent with reactive (post-prandial) hypoglycemia, where blood glucose drops 2–4 hours after meals despite normal fasting levels. Intermittent readings of 5 ...  Read More

My pp blood glucose was 88 and fasting blood sugar was 3 time normal but after 3 hrs it was 50 87 92 and 66 respectively what should I do no any symptoms I had test accidentally one day 3 hrs after food it came 50 then i done many test futher my hba1c was 5.1 in October what should I do now which test should i do

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Nothing enjoy life you are not diabetic ...  Read More

I M 61 YEAR OLD FEMALE. MY FAMILY HISTORY HAS BOTH MY FATHER AND MY SISTER ARE HIGH DIABETIC MY HBA1C LAST YEAR WAS 6 AND MY FASTING INSULIN WAS 13.54 I WAS ADVICED TO CHANGE LIFESTYLE I EXERCISED AND TODAY I DID BLOOD TEST..PLEASE ADVICE IS THIS NORMAL WHAT MUST I FURTHER DO TO PREVENT DIABETES

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No sweets ...  Read More

My blood sugar level is 137.. I'm currently suffering from frequent urination and unexpected weight lose and fatigue and thirsty... Is I'm diabetic patients

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Get HBA1C and also fasting and PP sugar levels ...  Read More

My mother has diabetes type 2 and she is on medication also but her sugar is fluctuating and going 200 above and bp is also going 150 and 90 above kindly suggest me diet to follow and control both the bp and sugar

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This needs customised Nutrition care as other blood parameters also need evaluation. Also need general history, current food and lifestyle habits to understand the root cause of the condition. She nee ...  Read More

I am 36 weeks pregnant and on Metformin 500, regularly checking sugar. But still my fasting sugar is in the range of 100 - 108 mg/dl. But PP sugar is usually within 120 - 131 mg/dl. My last HBA1C was 5.3, done on 3 Nov 25. Why is my Fasting sugar still high?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My Random Blood Glucose is 73. Whenever it goes below 80. I feel very sleepy. I can sleep 12-13 hrs a day. My CBC, Thyroid and BP is normal. My doctor advised me to take Glucose. Is 73 blood sugar low?

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Yes it slightly low, have meals in regular interval, and consult your physician if you still feel the same symptoms. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, last month I have tested diabetic with fasting blood sugar of 309 and then doctor prescribed me one tablet daily and today I tested my fasting blood sugar and it is 136. Can you please help me understand is it normal or what should be the values for diabetics? Like fbs and post meal? Thank you

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Your current fasting sugar of 136 after starting treatment is a good improvement from 309, showing that your medicine and lifestyle are helping. For a person with diabetes, the general goal is a fast ...  Read More

My mother blood sugar is fasting 236 and pp 358. She takes amryl 2 and Galvus mat 50/500 one tablet daily. Are these doses enough to reduce blood sugar.

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No Doses should be increased ...  Read More

From few days Suffering from High blood pressure and a little bit of high sugar And if I drink electrolyte then it will be normal for some time after that again it will be high blood pressure

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Hi you hav a prediabetic state What is your bp readings ??? It's not mentioned ...  Read More

What are the ideal BSF, PP and HBA1C for diabetic patients. Which foods should be avoided for better blood sugar control.

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Fasting 90-100 and PP 110-140 ideal with an acceptable above and lower limit of 10% ...  Read More

Hi Now am on my 13th week pregnancy Have done sugar analysis on my 6th week Fasting sugar -105 ( clinical range -70 to 100) Ppbs -90 ( Clinical range -80 to 140) HBa1c -5.3 ( clinical range 4 to 6) But after taking this test..as am a sweet foodie due to food aversion i consume moderate to high sweets and sugar Whether am prone to gestational diab

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Aş your fasting is at slightly higher of the normal range you need to control your sugar intake. It is going to make a big baby & related complications. So cut down your sugar & enjoy fresh fruits. ...  Read More

Am on my 13th week of my pregnancy Have taken this test on my 6th week My fasting blood sugar is 105 ( clinical range -70 to 100) Ppbs -90 (Clinical range -80 to 40) HBA1c -5.3 ( clinical range -4 to 6 non diabetic) Does it affect my baby.. whether am prone to gestational diabetes am a sweet foodie..Have consumed moderate to high sweets as i got

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Hi I have PCOS and got my blood work done. Sugar levels are under range but insulin is 249. I got 35tests under pcod screening and all levels are within average provided range. Can I manage this naturally? I want to avoid medicines as much as possible. Thanks in advance.

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

Why glucometer readings are different than lab reports in blood sugar tests? My glucometer reading 126 after 1 hour breakfast but lab reading is 101. Which reading is precise and correct. Need ur help

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Take after 2 hours ...  Read More

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