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Vitamin deficiency
I was detected diabetic condition in 2019 but from 2020 my blood suger is under 6.3 so doctor suggested me to diet and exercise instead of tablets so from 2019 to till I am following diet and exercise but now days I have defiency for vitamin b12 and D vice Versa . I was taking supplements for vitamin d from feb to may then it is increasing upto 33 which was earlier 6 but only two month of without tablets it is low and now it is 10.45 . So I wanted to advise as it is needed any other test or cure from diet ?
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Please connect through Practo and consult doctors for supplements as diet alone is not enough in this case.
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Plz connect direct consultation through practo
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We need detailed conversation. Need a bit understanding about your daily meals , stress patterns and routine etc. chat via app
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Need detail conversation with you to know more details
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Connect me for a healthy diet plan
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Some supplements, dietary changes and lifestyle changes needed as per constitution. Consult on app personally regarding same
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Mr. Vikram Sabharwal
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
You may need to continue on suppliments for vitamin d and vitamin b12, for dose and duration please connect directly. Your diabetes will also be taken care
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Ms. Durdana Ansari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
● Regarding your vitamin D, a level of 10.45 ng/mL indicates a significant deficiency. Since your levels dropped again after stopping supplements, you may require a longer maintenance dose rather than stopping supplementation completely. Please consult your physician regarding an appropriate maintenance vitamin D regimen based on your current reports.
● Vitamin B12 deficiency is also quite common, especially in people with diabetes or those who consume limited animal-based foods. If your B12 is low, supplementation (oral or injections depending on the severity) is often necessary, as diet alone may not be sufficient to correct a deficiency.
● Along with supplementation, include vitamin D-rich foods such as fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified milk and dairy products, and mushrooms exposed to sunlight. Aim for 15–30 minutes of sunlight exposure (arms and face uncovered) on most days if possible. For vitamin B12, include milk, curd, paneer, eggs, fish, chicken, or lean meat if you consume them.
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A personalized nutrition plan along with appropriate supplementation and periodic blood test monitoring every 3–6 months can help maintain healthy vitamin D and B12 levels in the long term.
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I would also recommend discussing further evaluation with your doctor. Tests such as serum vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (PTH), magnesium, and, if clinically indicated, tests for malabsorption (such as celiac disease) may be considered, especially if deficiencies keep recurring despite adequate supplementation.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Share details of the Diet & exercise you are currently following through practo video consult based on which I can suggest changes in both to optimize your health status & up your micronutrients defeciency
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Keep a tab on your calories coming from your cereals & other carbohydrates
Avoid stress.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good noon pls connect for diet consultation.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation for diet and suplements discussion for better recovery
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please book a consult for detailed discussion , I can only give a general suggestion based on little information that you provided
Please walk post your meals , eat a balanced diet and include vegetables in all your meals
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Booking a consult will enable me to look into your case detail and provide case specific guidance
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