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Doctor i have a sister, she is have diabetes and she doesn't eat rice. Is it true that the rice should be avoided in patients with diabetes? Thank You.

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No it is not true, she can eat but at recommended portion, and includes lots of green in her diet ...  Read More

I am 25 years old. My sister and my mother is having diabetes. I eat chocolates and pastries very often too much. But I have normal weight. Can I develop diabetes because of having too much sugar consumption in 25 years

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hello Dr Is it ok to eat pista (pistachios) to reduce sugar in blood as I have heard about it. Kindly advice whether it is good to have pista during diabetes and bring under control.

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Having few is fine...But I don't think it will reduce sugar significantly ...  Read More

My father aged 56 , has diabetes , but in control at present. Can he eat fruits? Can the sugar in fruuts hurt his health ?

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He should eat fruits. Fruits had a rich content of essential vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fibres. Just keep watch the total calory intake. ...  Read More

I am 29-years old and I’m in the second trimester of my pregnancy. This is my first one but unfortunately I’ve also been diagnosed with diabetes. It puts me and my child in danger. I feel extremely nauseous and crave for sugar it. I really need help in understanding what can I eat during gestational diabetes? I look forward to a gynecologist’s opin

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I would suggest u to meet a gynecologist who would calculate ur calories requirements and according ly guide u to meet a dietician who would help u vd ur diet chart ...  Read More

Which fruits to eat and avoid in type 2 Diabetes? Can she eat Apple and bananas? She is taking insulin injections

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A diabetic patient can have Apple but should avoid Bananas, Mangoes, Chiku and Grapes ...  Read More

What can I do to get my mom to take her diabetes pills, she keeps forgetting to take them and insists that they do not help in anyway. She is very stubborn when it comes to taking her pills.is there any alternate solution?

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Its ,unfortunate if forgetfulness is only for taking pills,if its generalised then it could be age / other causes related dementia.If its dementia , we could use , technology to assist in the setti ...  Read More

Do eating sweets once a week or twice a week not more than that..increases risk rate of getting hyperglycemic attack? N also if sugar levels are under control is there any risk of getting other other systemic diseases?

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Hello there..... The amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas.... When food is digested and enters your bloodstream, insulin moves glu ...  Read More

Should I eat pomegranate while I am suffering from diabetes or not.what will be the effect of pomegranate

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You can have it in moderation. You should not have mangoes, banana, Grapes and chiku at all ...  Read More

My mom is an heart, diabetes, thyroid patience and recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. So can my mom can drink milk with walnut's almond's and cashews together?

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If medical reports are fine then she can take one walnut and soaked 5almonds. And double toned milk. ...  Read More

My father is 57 and has diabetes. His weight is around 64 kg at 5’11”, which seems low. We want to make sure his diabetes is well controlled and check if there’s any underlying reason for his low weight.

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Check hba1c ...  Read More

​Hi dr I am 32 Years And now 5 week pregnant also. ​Weight Journey: Reduced from 66.5 kg to 57.5 kg in 3 months (Jan to March). ​Medical History: ​HbA1c in December: 7.0% (Fasting sugar was between 98–116 mg/dL)post meal always below 120 in glucometr.Recent HbA1c (March 22): 5.6% (Achieved through only diet and exercis

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Please regularly check your sugars. As doctors have said - its a great metabolic success. However a very restrictive diet may not be the right way to go in terms of pregnancy and nutrition. Do consu ...  Read More

My father aged 60 years having diabetes since last 20 years Presently taking ozomet pg 2 in morning before breakfast and zukonorm 50/500 before lunch and istamet 100/1000 at night but his sugar increased in winter upto 300 post meal 300 sugar is on the higher side Mostly his sugars are on the higher side sometime it is ok This time in winter hi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

He Refuses eating , sweet craving , teeth grinding , itchiness in anal area sometime. Please prescribe some deworming syrup

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We need to video all for this ...  Read More

What fruits can I eat after ear drum repair operation . it's been 3 weeks since my ear drum repair. Can I eat Amla (Indian gooseberry) now

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Avoid sour fruits thats the only criteria after ear surgery as sour fruits can lead to catch cold early ...  Read More

My husband has diabetes from 3 years and he is taking tablets but still its not reducing. I understand there should be diet changes and physically activities but due to office work and stress he is not able to do it. His sugar after food is more than 300 . What can i do pls help

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Post-meal sugar >300 mg/dL means his diabetes is poorly controlled. Tablets alone may not be enough now. Stress, irregular meals, lack of activity, wrong diet, missed doses, or inadequate drug dose ca ...  Read More

Hello doctor , i am 27 years, having pcos I am having gestational diabetes i detect when I am 8th month of pregnancy I am feeling very nervous ..is it very risk Can u pls answer ...

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Heyy Yeah diabetes in pregnancy is high risk but we have to control the Blood sugar as it’s almost your completion time so don’t worry we’ll manage it together. Continue diabetic diet, avoid junk ...  Read More

I am age 41, feels bloated and the tummy looks big after eating food.please advice. I need to reduce bloating

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Take High fiber diet like fruits and vegetables and salad. Walk after eating food. Light excercise. Boil water before drinking. Get stools routine and culture done. Send reports. ...  Read More

Hi,I have more food cravings...I am in pre diabetes stage..can I use medicine now? Is it compulsory?

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“Don’t take it without direct doctor’s consent. In pre-diabetic patients, sugar levels can sometimes fall while using certain medications, but ayurveda medicine can help you ...  Read More

My 8months old baby is not interested in eating solids and prefer only breast milk. Is there any problem ? What if he get iron deficiency.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ...  Read More

Taking olanzapine from Feb 25 symptoms of diabetes from 01 july diagnosed with dka and diabetes 03 October Before 01 July weight was 87kg. 03 October weight was 75.6kg 30 October 80.7kg Now 79.6kg As per 06 oct 2025 Blood test Report - 1. c peptide 0.33 ng/ml, 2. hba1c 14%, 3. negative gad65, means not type 1 diabetes 4. beta cell function

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I am suffering from diabetes since last 25 years.My fbs is 150 and ppbs is 127 What r the ideal tablets

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Continue with medication you are already taking and monitor your blood sugar levels. Have a dietary control. Get HBA1C done . Review with local diabetologist for proper medication. ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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You can stop the tablet for a while and continue with diabetic diet and healthy life style and repeat the test after 2-3 weeks. ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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This looks like a case of persistent impaired glucose tolerance after gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can sometimes unmask a tendency toward type 2 diabetes. Even after pregnancy ends, som ...  Read More

My mother was diagnosed with high BP, blood sugar and diabetes (165 mg/dL) Is Horlicks Diabetes plus good for her ?.

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Hi doctor, I wanted to understand why I keep getting very intense hiccups and feel like my food pipe is kind of blocked everytime I start eating. I start eating slowly and make sure to properly chew the bite but I still get very bad hiccups and I need water to continue eating otherwise it becomes hard to breathe. Is it something to normal or should

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For a 24-year-old female from Pune who experiences repeated hiccups and a blocked or tight feeling in the food pipe soon after starting meals, this is not normal and should be evaluated. These symptom ...  Read More

Hi I have hba1c 6.2 pre diabetes i am taking cantharis and lycopodium for uti and ibs digestion issues Need medicine which i can take with cantharis and lycopodium for prediabetes And dosage no of days x frequency x how many drops aday and time

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my profile ...  Read More

I feel nausea after eating something...and i have been facing this problem for the last week... What is this? I had taken fornerve nt days for 2 week after i faced constipation also

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Maybe due to worm infestation or otherwise ...  Read More

I have a 3 year old daughter. She is not eating well and weight gain also less.8 kg. How to increase the weight please suggest any ideas doctors?

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3 years 8kg is undernutritin.needs detailed evalution.visit pediatrician ...  Read More

Any medicine needed for.pre diabetes ..lot of antibiotics antifungal and anti allergic medicine can cause disturbance in body leading.to.diabetes

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No Medicine required for pre diabetic patients. Ensure dietary guidelines and exercise ...  Read More

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