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Vit. D defficiency
We did blood test of my mother and in her reports,vit D3 value is 15.6. Is it sufficient or less? She is diabetic, so can we give her beetroot and pomegranate as her hb value is 10.6 only!
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Can take juices of fruits which are less sweet
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The required range of VIT D3 in adults is 20 - 40 ng/ml.
So, yes d3 level is low if it is 15.6ng/ml.
Beet root and pomegranate can be eaten by diabetic patients in limited quantities.
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Consult for further evaluation and treatment.
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Need more Details about the condition , Kindly Go for a consultation
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Dr. Deepika Vatsa
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Agra
D3 value is low and need medications. Do watch as she is diabetic do not give any fruit which will rise her blood sugar level.
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better to take good treatment and diabetic diet chart for all her problems.
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never give any fruit juice instead give whole fruit which are recommended for diabetic.
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
The vit d3 values are pretty low
Would suggest start supplementing with d3
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Yes you can give her fresh juices
Beetroot would be benificial
Also pomegranate
But keep a check on blood sugar levels
Some people tolerate it well some dont
Do not add sugar to fresh juices
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Also get her evaluated and start with supplements as needed
At times just home remedies might not work
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