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Milk for diabetes
Can a diabetic drink Buffalo's milk ?
if so how many glasses can be taken?
my mother had 130 fasting sugar
and 185 post breakfast with milk.
she is currently taking glucometSR500 once after lunch.
please prescribe any medications to keep sugar in control.
she is strictly not taking sugared food but still high after meals.
please name some medications.
thankyou.
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
1. Change the timing of tablet to before break fast.
2. She can take 400ml of milk per day with out sugar.
3. Let her walk for 30mins per day.
Repeat fbs Ppbs and HBA1C after 2 wks and consult.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Safe to take milk. In moderation. Diabetes medication needs to be increased. Will need to know if any other recent blood tests done. Such as thyroid and kidney and vitamin d
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