Symptoms Of Insulin Dependent Diabetes- 73 Questions Answered

I am insulin dependent diabetic age 27 years. Diabetes was detected when I was 20. In recent medical test, Phosphorus level is high 5.2 in kidney function test and Vitamin D, 25 hydroxy is very low 27. Please suggest what should be appropriate treatment.

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

Almost normal just take one vitamin D monthly once thereafter with milk atbed weekly once with water for 8weeks then monthly ... Read More

My son has been insulin dependent since the age of 8. It's heart-breaking to see him taking insulin shots every day. This had affected him psychologically because he feels like he's different and unable to take part in kids' activties. Is there a less painful alternative to injections?

Asked for Male, 12 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Manjunath Malige Endocrinologist | Bangalore

As a parent myself i can understand your feelings towards your son. The only treatment available as of now for Type I diabetes is insulin. It may be helpful to get professional advice from a child Psy ... Read More

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Hello doctor, I have diabetes,i am 23 i am taking insulin everyday. Can i take alcohol and smoke when i am on insulin can i do all these if yes what is the restriction like please let me know about this clearly. Thanks

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I read somewhere that with type 2 diabetes, the production of insulin goes down with age. Does it ever go down to zero? Is it possible to test how much insulin my body still produces?

Asked for Male, 42 Years 652 Views v

Dr. Manjunath Malige Endocrinologist | Bangalore

Yes you are right the production of insulin goes down with age and it can go down to zero which is when you will need insulin injections. There are test available which could give us an idea about the ... Read More

I want to shift from insulin pen to insulin vial,which will be effective for diabetes control but which will be less expensive

Asked for Male, 0 Years 160 Views v

Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad Diabetologist | Srinagar

You can buy insulin vial of HUMINSULIN 30/70 Instead of NOVOMIX 30 . But NOVOMIX is analogue insulin whereas HUMINSULIN is conventional Insulin . ... Read More

Is Insulin must for gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy? Or Metformin 500 Can Use in Pregnancy. Kindly Suggest

Asked for Female, 27 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Anam Ghani Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Delhi

Either can be used. We prefer metformin after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Before that, insulin is preferred ... Read More

If someone is using Mixtard Hm 30 Insulin from last 1 year.can they start/use Actrapid Hm Insulin as per there other insulin.

Asked for Male, 42 Years 361 Views v

Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

Yes. But need to understand the onset of different insulins and regimes. ... Read More

Hi Attached the below reports Fasting blood sugar : 92 Fasting insulin: 18.47 Serum ferritin: 66 Age : 29/M Can you please suggest if any symptoms of diabetes and any precautions need to be taken .. Thank you..

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Sugar levels are normal ... Read More

Hi I am.currebtly using insulin just want to know how many times can I use one needle for injecting insulin? Currently m using twice.kindly assist

Asked for Male, 27 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Sheetal Aversekar Diabetologist | Mumbai

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Ideally its to be used just once. But you may use it 3 to 4 times. The idea behind it is that multiple usage causes the tip to become blunt and the injections more painful . ... Read More

Random blood sugar- 224 Insulin random- 58.90 Homa 1 IR index- 32.58 Please help, what we can conclude insulin resistance or diabetes? The patient has classic pcos.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Shweta Hegde General Practitioner | Delhi

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Pcos, usually presents with insulin resistance and irregular menstruation, painful cramps. If you get ocps and loose weight, you can overcome the pcos symptoms. And also you have get medicated to prev ... Read More

Hlo dr, I have done sugar test in 2022 December and the report was normal... Do i need to repeat the sugar test again... And also I want to know what are the symptoms of sugar...plz say.. How often one must repeat sugar test...

Asked for Female, 24 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Nazia Begum M.G General Physician | Belgaum

If u have any symptoms of increase thirst , increased frequency of urination ,dry mouth , lethargy tiredness get rbs test an hbaic test done . Consult online ... Read More

I'm worried about becoming dependent on acebrophylline and montelukast. Is this possible?

Asked for Male, 50 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

No ... Read More

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?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 107 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 0 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Ummul Hasanat Tasneem Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

Kindly consult for further assistance ... Read More

Is weight gain symptom of diabetes? No symptoms of frequent urination or thirst for water.. note I have short eye sight from a decade But my eye sight is increasing from last few years..

Asked for Male, 33 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

It may be signbof insulin resistance or Hypothyroidism ... Read More

I have diabetes symptoms but my tests are negative. What else might be causes as I had COVID 8 months ago and had taken twice COVID vaccines verocell. Please answer to me.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

Can do OGTT in case prediabetes. ... Read More

I am having following symptoms - Frequent Urination - More Thirst I have checked my Blood Sugar level From last 2 days are the values are Before Meal (Morning) - 297 254 After 2 hours of Breakfast - 317

Asked for Male, 27 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Tanvi Parikh General Physician | Pune

Your sugars and symptoms are concerning for diabetes. Recommend checking fasting, PP sugar and HBA1C in the lab to confirm diagnoses and start treatment if needed ... Read More

I was hospitalized due to being corona positive from 16 april to 10th may. In hospital they started giving me insulin which I never had earlier. Even after discharge they asked me to continue with insulin which I am continuing but even after insulin my sugar is not in control it is never coming below 350. I found the rason also there is steroid in

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Asked for Male, 41 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Sailee Sujal Patil Diabetologist | Mumbai

U can share your details and consult ... Read More

I'm seeing some symptoms for insulin imbalance. I feel hungry and thirsty even after heavy meal. I urinate frequently sometimes just urge. I've gained weight and not able to loose it properly. Importantly I've sweet cravings pretty often. Please consult.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

Check ur sugar when u feel very hungry, if low check c peptide levels ... Read More

Was diagnosed in july18 my hbaic was 13.5 fasting-299 pp-363 then startted takin insulin two times a day , now looking for some other solution to this recently i checked it was 125/242. My age is 25 female.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Paras Agarwal Endocrinologist | Gurgaon

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Please consult in person for an evaluation of your concern, you can be helped appropriately to control your diabetes ... Read More

Hi, My brother got one match where the girl is diabetic and taking Insulin. We are in confused state whether to accept or reject. Is it a problem if my brother marry her. Please let me know what are the complications we get. Thank you!

Asked for Female, 22 Years 152 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

She will need lifelong treatment you properly properly treated can be controlled and lead a normal life ... Read More

I am a 56 year old male suffering from diabetes since 7 years. i take my medicines regularly and always try to keep tab of my blood sugars. off late i have started noticing that my mouth turns dry often. Is dry mouth a symptom of diabetes? do i need to change my medicines?

Asked for Male, 56 Years 503 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

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Dry mouth can be a sign of diabetes but can also occur due to some medication. Best to check with your doctor who regulates your sugar medicine ... Read More

Hi Do we get dependent on astrovastatine and fenofiberate ? Can we get rid of it if LDL and triglycerides level goes down and keeping proper diet and exercise ? My triglycerides level - 470 Age - 34 Symptoms started around 1 year back. Not consulated any doctor yet. Please suggest. Regards, Gaurang

Asked for Male, 34 Years 40 Views v

Mr. Amale Amar Arun General Physician | Nagpur

It's not about dependence it's about the need of body. Better to monitor cholesterol levels and take medicine accordingly. ... Read More

I m giving insulin doses morning 8 unit, 6 unit afternoon,8 unit night through syringe...if I want to give through novopen then how much unit is to be given

Asked for Female, 28 Years 252 Views v

Dr. Jawad Ahmed Diabetologist | Hyderabad

It depends on the type of insulin you are taking at the moment. If the insulin you are taking remains the same, then there wont be any change in terms of the dose you should take. for example, if you ... Read More

I want to know that I m giving insulin 8-8-6 dose...how much I will give insulin through novopen

Asked for Female, 28 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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The doses remain same whether u give it via syringe or pen. Though you may not be taking the correct regimen if u r using same insulin 3 times a day and without a basal cover. Consult a diabetologist ... Read More

My father is diabetic...we are giving insulin through syring morning 6 unit afternoon 6 unit n eve8 unit ...I want to know what quantity of insulin is given through novapen...

Asked for Female, 28 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Anushree Mehta General Physician | Mumbai

novopen is a device which is used to deliver insulin. It usually allows for cartridge of 100IU. If you are going to continue using the same type of insulin through novopen then you can continue with s ... Read More

My other sugar levels checked today - 185(fasting),235(post lunch). Sugar levels from the past 6 months ranges are like 150- 180(fasting), 200-230(post lunch). As per the doctors guidance, Currently taking 15ml insulin+tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the night. Just want to take second opinion that is it will be fine to take some insulin in

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Asked for Female, 52 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

Depends on various factors. You should initiate an online consultation with a diabetologist ... Read More

Hi can you please tell me the symptoms of diabetes. My lifestyle is sedentary. Occupation IT computer job Work requires me to sit and work for 8-9 hr per day

Asked for Male, 25 Years 183 Views v

Dr. Jawad Ahmed Diabetologist | Hyderabad

first and foremost the thing that need to be understood is that a person can have diabetes with absolutely no symptoms what so ever. When the symptoms do develop, which includes feeling thirst , hun ... Read More

I want to know what are the Symptoms for diabetes,And how to prevent them before coming.Please give me the details

Asked for Male, 32 Years 495 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

Excessive Thirst, appetite / urination to prevent Select you parents, exercise diet ... Read More

Now I am taking human mixtard 30/70 insulin twice a day (morning 20 and evening 15) I want to take once a day, Kindly suggest me long duration insulin, Thanks Devasahayam

Asked for Male, 35 Years 268 Views v

Dr. Sheetal Aversekar Diabetologist | Mumbai

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You should first reconfirm if you are really having type 1 diabetes. If its confirmed, you should never attempt skipping insulin doses. However, if its not type 1, oral medicines can be tried and insu ... Read More

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I am insulin dependent diabetic age 27 years. Diabetes was detected when I was 20. In recent medical test, Phosphorus level is high 5.2 in kidney function test and Vitamin D, 25 hydroxy is very low 27. Please suggest what should be appropriate treatment.

My son has been insulin dependent since the age of 8. It's heart-breaking to see him taking insulin shots every day. This had affected him psychologically because he feels like he's different and unable to take part in kids' activties. Is there a less painful alternative to injections?

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Hello doctor, I have diabetes,i am 23 i am taking insulin everyday. Can i take alcohol and smoke when i am on insulin can i do all these if yes what is the restriction like please let me know about this clearly. Thanks

I read somewhere that with type 2 diabetes, the production of insulin goes down with age. Does it ever go down to zero? Is it possible to test how much insulin my body still produces?

I want to shift from insulin pen to insulin vial,which will be effective for diabetes control but which will be less expensive

Is Insulin must for gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy? Or Metformin 500 Can Use in Pregnancy. Kindly Suggest

If someone is using Mixtard Hm 30 Insulin from last 1 year.can they start/use Actrapid Hm Insulin as per there other insulin.

Hi Attached the below reports Fasting blood sugar : 92 Fasting insulin: 18.47 Serum ferritin: 66 Age : 29/M Can you please suggest if any symptoms of diabetes and any precautions need to be taken .. Thank you..

Hi I am.currebtly using insulin just want to know how many times can I use one needle for injecting insulin? Currently m using twice.kindly assist

Random blood sugar- 224 Insulin random- 58.90 Homa 1 IR index- 32.58 Please help, what we can conclude insulin resistance or diabetes? The patient has classic pcos.

Hlo dr, I have done sugar test in 2022 December and the report was normal... Do i need to repeat the sugar test again... And also I want to know what are the symptoms of sugar...plz say.. How often one must repeat sugar test...

I'm worried about becoming dependent on acebrophylline and montelukast. Is this possible?

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?

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

Is weight gain symptom of diabetes? No symptoms of frequent urination or thirst for water.. note I have short eye sight from a decade But my eye sight is increasing from last few years..

I have diabetes symptoms but my tests are negative. What else might be causes as I had COVID 8 months ago and had taken twice COVID vaccines verocell. Please answer to me.

I am having following symptoms - Frequent Urination - More Thirst I have checked my Blood Sugar level From last 2 days are the values are Before Meal (Morning) - 297 254 After 2 hours of Breakfast - 317

I'm seeing some symptoms for insulin imbalance. I feel hungry and thirsty even after heavy meal. I urinate frequently sometimes just urge. I've gained weight and not able to loose it properly. Importantly I've sweet cravings pretty often. Please consult.

Was diagnosed in july18 my hbaic was 13.5 fasting-299 pp-363 then startted takin insulin two times a day , now looking for some other solution to this recently i checked it was 125/242. My age is 25 female.

Hi, My brother got one match where the girl is diabetic and taking Insulin. We are in confused state whether to accept or reject. Is it a problem if my brother marry her. Please let me know what are the complications we get. Thank you!

I am a 56 year old male suffering from diabetes since 7 years. i take my medicines regularly and always try to keep tab of my blood sugars. off late i have started noticing that my mouth turns dry often. Is dry mouth a symptom of diabetes? do i need to change my medicines?

Hi Do we get dependent on astrovastatine and fenofiberate ? Can we get rid of it if LDL and triglycerides level goes down and keeping proper diet and exercise ? My triglycerides level - 470 Age - 34 Symptoms started around 1 year back. Not consulated any doctor yet. Please suggest. Regards, Gaurang

I m giving insulin doses morning 8 unit, 6 unit afternoon,8 unit night through syringe...if I want to give through novopen then how much unit is to be given

I want to know that I m giving insulin 8-8-6 dose...how much I will give insulin through novopen

My father is diabetic...we are giving insulin through syring morning 6 unit afternoon 6 unit n eve8 unit ...I want to know what quantity of insulin is given through novapen...

Hi can you please tell me the symptoms of diabetes. My lifestyle is sedentary. Occupation IT computer job Work requires me to sit and work for 8-9 hr per day

I want to know what are the Symptoms for diabetes,And how to prevent them before coming.Please give me the details

Now I am taking human mixtard 30/70 insulin twice a day (morning 20 and evening 15) I want to take once a day, Kindly suggest me long duration insulin, Thanks Devasahayam

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