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Hi, Both my parents are above 50 years now. My father has diabetes. I want to understand what all tests should be done and at what intervals for both of them. And any other health tip
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The preliminary master check up which includes the complete analysis about the blood count, liver function tests, kidney function tests ,thyroid profile,cholesterol profile,diabetes profile,echocardiography, x ray,ultrasonography gives you the basic rest result.
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For diabetes it is advisable to do checkups once in 3 months.
There is a test called HbA1c.
It gives details of blood sugar control over last three months
Is your father on insulin treatment - if yes kindly purchase a glucometer if its affordable for u. It allows u to monitor sugar levels at home.
If he's on tablets please perform checkups once in 3 months atleast.
Once in a year eye checkups are very important.
If he's having symptoms like numbness of lower limbs. Consider a workup as the sugar levels are not being controlled by the present medications.
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Look out for symptoms
Perform necessary checkups
Diet modification is necessary
Consider mild to moderate exercises on alternate days for atleast 3 days in a week
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Consider consulting a diabetologist if he is on Insulin treatment
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https://mydiagnostics.in/products/ultra-woman
Check this panel, very comprehensive.
Type 2 diabetes is a reversible condition by making changes to diet and drugs can be weaned off
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Let me know if you need further help
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Cardiac examination and kidney function test are compulsory at this age.
For more advise u may consult on below mentioned link...
prac.to/drankursinghal
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Routine check up
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Dr. Nitin Ujjaliya
Ayurveda
13 yrs exp
Bhopal
Regular checkups are required now a days for all and it's good to have done. Your parents required yearly cardiac check up including BSL, LFT and RFT.
I personally advice to start Ayurvedic medicine for a healthy life.
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visit Kerala ayurvedic centre Bhopal's Geriatric care unit for details
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Dr. Anjana Minu Rajan
Homoeopath
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,you can do routine master check up as Dr Merlin suggested every 6months thankyou
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Dr. Merlin
Homoeopath
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
U can do a master check up for them once in 6) months . For diabetes as once in year for a normal person.
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