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What does plain insulin ? I mean which type of insulin is plain insulin ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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It's is generally regular insulin ...  Read More

I am suffering from mild pcos and my insulin fast is 5.71uu/ml and insulin pp is 53.22 uu/ml Is it normal..?? How to regulate my insulin

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Needs assessment. Not entirely sure who asked you to get insulin levels. Treatment depends on symptoms. I am sure you got other blood tests as well. ...  Read More

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Doctor suggested me for taking insulin 2unit before every meal because of gestational diabetes...I am little bit confused...can I take insulin in an empty stomach or eat some fruits . Then take insulin?

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You can take insulin on an empty stomach but you must eat something within half an hour, as must have been advised by your Doctor. ...  Read More

Hi, i have to take insulin along with the medicine however due to some reason I need to travel for some time .I need to know do I need to refrigerate insulin pen as it is not possible does it reduces the effectiveness of insulin please respond.

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You can buy insulin cooling bag available online to keep insulin at desired temp while travelling or keep in ice in handbag in perfect condition. Do not expose to sunlight ...  Read More

During gestational diabetes , can I take insulin at morning after eating apple or in an empty stomach ???

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The dose of insulin is adjusted as per your "fasting blood sugar" (which was done during planning the treatment). And she should take her breakfast within the specified time period after taking Insuli ...  Read More

Which blood test is done for insulin testing? I wanted to check if my weight loss is being affected by insulin imbalance. My glucose is 80 fasting and 94 post lunch.

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HbA1c, OGTT, RIST But need to know your case in details. If weight loss is the issue, there may be other factors too. You can contact me by dropping a message in my Facebook page BestDietOnline(Diet a ...  Read More

My father takes 35units insulin twice everyday before breakfast and dinner. And he is taking insulin for 10 years. Is it good to use insulin for such long duration? Can we switch to pills? I have attached recent sugar test report. Kindly advice.

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No harm in continuing insulin as long as ur blood sugar is controlled. ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed my father huminsulin R, what is the right time to get insulin

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20 minutes before diet always get your doubts cleared in the chamber ...  Read More

I recently diagnosed as diabetes with fasting sugar is 316 and Pp was 537. Doctor immediately start insulin with Metfomin now My fasting blood sugar is 137 and pp is 231 should I stop taking insulin

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If u stop insulin your sugars will jump up again. After taking your thorough history u can be put on some tablets alo g with reduced doses of insulin. If the response is good insulin can be gradually ...  Read More

I am a diabetic patient for last 11 yearsfew months back my doctor put me on bedtime insulin.want to get off insulin .how can I do that.

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Only personal exam will decide ...  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

I am 21 now my weight 93kg after 2 years this oct 19 I got my period through talking ocp for a month I have hirusitum, m shape bald, hair fall, insulin resistance. I tried all the ways nothing works for me My last chance I am confusing with taking inositol and dosage and it's brand kindly can anyone clear that please 🥺

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It's always weight reduction and life style modification which will help you in the long run with PCOD but along with that you can take OCP , metformin . Strength training will help you transform your ...  Read More

I take 20 units of Human MIXTARD 30/70 insulin in the morning and 20 units in the evening. HM 30/70 is not available in medical stores and a Medical Doctor mentioned that the company is stopping production altogether. My query is : Can I take Huminsulin 30/70 instead of HM 30/70? Will the dosage remain remain the same? Thank you.

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Yes, Huminsulin 30/70 can be used in place of Mixtard 30/70. Both have the same 30% regular insulin + 70% NPH combination. In most patients, the dose remains the same, but check fasting and post-meal ...  Read More

I want to ask if official insulin diluent for regular insulin like huminsulin r and actrapid are available in india from the manufacturer. Im asking for small children with type 1 diabetes that needs micro doses of insulin. And pump therapy is too costly.

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At present, manufacturers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk do not market official insulin diluents for human insulin vials or cartridges in India. These diluents are available in select countries fo ...  Read More

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

My Suger FBS-126 and PP 184 and Hb1ac-7.4.my Doctor suggest me long acting insulin one shot per day(12 unit) for 3 month with existing medicin.Dr said that it is beneficial and prevent organ damage and also beneficial for Pancreas.I am confuse what should i do.please.

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It depends on your other parameters and lifestyle . But medications and lifestyle changes can be chosen first and then assess progress For further management please book a consultation ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, If we don't have refrigerator, please suggest the alternate option to store insulin medicine.

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Very nice question! It’s very easy to procure a small refrigerator and the sainting temperature of insulin is very important. Today India is shining and you can get refrigerator on EMI. Save Insulin! ...  Read More

Recently I got to know I am insuline resistant with HOMA-IR 4.99. My FBS is normal my H1bAc is normal. Kindly suggest what to do apart from physical workout. Currently taking bylipsa

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Avoid sweets and regularly monitor HBA1C ...  Read More

My Insulin fasting level is 8.7 Post prandial is 3.7 Is it normal or too much low? Will it cause any problems in conceiving or maintaining healthy pregnancy and delivery? Please advise.

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I have been under thyroid medication from past 10+ years. I have delivered my baby 2.5 years back. During pregnancy I gained 10+ kgs weight with some symptoms like a lot of skin tags, dry skin, fatigue, low mood, excess weight around abdominal region. I am having difficulty in loosing weight .My fasting blood sugar report came normal last year when

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I'm having headaches and dizziness since last 2 hrs, with cold as well. What to do as there is no doctor or online blood sugar testing facility available today

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

I am 8 month pregnant suffering with gestational diabetes from last one month, following GDM diet chart (Morning 6 to 7am glass of milk and 6 Almonds breakfast wheat upma 150gms or 1 pesarattu plus one egg and around 11am 1 fruit apple/kiwi/avacado and 1 glass butter milk and for lunch taking 150 gms of brown rice and dal plus one veg curry and one

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hope metformin you are talking with doctor consultation. Sugar levels are normal, please visit your doctor. ...  Read More

Which is best insulin h.mixtard or ryzodeg. Please tell the difference between both the insulin. Which one will work for longer period

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Ryzodeg ...  Read More

Hi Sir/madam, I am anitha 31 years old pregnant 7 months, while testing sugar levels fasting, after 2 hours breakfast,lunch and dinner,on an average reading showing as 100-110 fasting and 130-150 after breakfast lunch and dinner. Please suggest do i need to take medicines and Insulin for control of sugar till the delivery. If I start Insulin now, d

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

I have accidently accidently pricked on my mother's insulin injection, blood came, what to dio further

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If you have injected insuilin in your body go to a hospital nearby and get glucose drips along with monitoring of blood glucose, if insuilin did not enter your body not then no need to worry even if b ...  Read More

I am use it for my grandfather daily, but today accidentally syringe pinned to my thumb . So drop of blood came, so is it ok or i have to take any action?

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

I M 60 YEARS OLD. My HBA1C SINCE 6 MONTHS IS FROM 5.4 TO 5.6 I RECENTLY CHECKED MY FASTING SERUM INSULIN WHICH IS. 13.8 MY FASTING SUGAR IS BETWEEN 85 TO 92 MY.PP IS ABOUT 120 TO 128 PLEASE ADVICE AM I OK I M 165 CMS TALL AND WEIGH 68KGS I HAVE A FAMILY.HISTORY OF DIABETIC I EAT ONLY SALAD AND PROTEIN AND TAKE LOWCARB FOODS WALK DAILY

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All normal ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I'm 33 years old female 5 feet tall weighing 67kg. It's quite tough to lose weight for me , I consume 1000-1200 calories per day still not losing weight.I easily gain weight if I go for some festival or something. I'm managing this weight from 4 years , never went below 63kg as soon as I lose some weight I quickly gain back. I weigh 72kg

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Kindly share thyroid function test report ...  Read More

MY FAMILY HISTORY HAS MY FATHER DIABETIC, MY SISTER DIABETIC. SO I DECIDED TO BE MORE HEALTH CONSCIOUS I M 60 YEAR AND MY HBA1C TESTED ABOUT ONE WEEK BACK IS 5.5..SO ADDITIONALLY I GOT MY SERUM FASTING INSULIN.TEST DONE TODAY..THE RESULT IS 13.8 mu/ml..KINDLY GIVE YOUR OBSERVATIONS

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Your tests results shows absolutely quite normal now . So you do not worry, but continue to monitor levels every 3 months . Any clarification please contact me . ...  Read More

My diabetes was 214 after food in July Now it is 187 after food in September. I am taking insulin 36. Should I reduce insulin

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No you should continue the dose. ...  Read More

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