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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

I have been suffering from obesity and diabetes , tried working out and diet but nothing is helping me in losing weight, kindly help me , doctor suggested weight loss Injections once but I hesitated , now I am thinking about it seriously as I need to lose weight loss immediately as I am planning to get married, losing weight is really important for

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The weight loss injections you're asking about are prescription medicines, and since your own doctor already offered one, this is worth taking forward with proper medical supervision rather than hesit ...  Read More

I am 6 week pregnancy I am eating with certain gaps but eating fully when I am taking Is it good to take Will it effect in any way

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At 6 weeks, nausea often makes long gaps between meals easier, then eating a big meal once hunger hits. The trouble with that pattern is blood sugar swings, which usually make nausea feel worse, not b ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. My mother has diabetes, and I am concerned about my own risk. For approximately 8 years, I drank tea 8–10 times a day because I was experiencing depression. I often drank tea immediately after waking up on an empty stomach. For the last 3 years, I have been experiencing the following symptoms: Dry skin U

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Normal blood sugar and HbA1c make diabetes unlikely right now, though your family history does raise your long-term risk. Fatigue, dry skin, weight loss, brain fog and fewer morning erections together ...  Read More

Diabetes control tablet which one take how to control diabetes last 6 years i M suffering this problem

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See me at my clinic for further discussion ...  Read More

From some days, i am not feeling like eating anything, especially breakfast. I am skipping my breakfast from some days, lunch & dinner also forcefully So i was wfh from last 3 years, mynow i have to go office daily. I have a cook now. I go office daily, in starting i used to less breakfast. But now nothing I wake up around 10, take bath and get r

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Consume - syp appup 30ml daily at night for 7 days Along with this improve your hydration with fruit juices And for further assistance book a consultation with me ...  Read More

Team I took blood test and following are my reports Fasting Blood sugar - 243 Hba1c - 10.3 My lipid profiles are normal. Now my only problem is when I sleep i get sharp pain in my foot. Then I urinate at night 2 times between sleep. Also after having lunch i feel drowsy and also always feel tired. Can you suggest mediactions as i have still not sta

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

Can non diabetic person eat Mango daily? Do Mango increases the risk of type 2 diabetes? Mango contain lots of sugar. Please advice. Thanks

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Food should be in moderation. Mango doesn't cause Diabetes. ...  Read More

Diabetes runs in my family and I think I might have it too. What test should I do to know for sure if I have it

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Please check HbAic ...  Read More

Hello doctor my age is 35 and i don't have diabetes. Can non diabetic person eat mango? I eat 8 mangoes daily in lunch and dinner. My query is eating too much mango is risky because it contains lots of sugar? Eating mangoes can risk of getting of diabetes? Please advice. Thanks

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Mangoes don't cause diabetes. ...  Read More

My 2.5 years old kid is coughing badly when he is eating and sleeping..what should i do?? And he is also sweating a lot..specially in the neckline and the should become wet when he is sleeping and eating..his weight is 11.5 kg

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Yes u can give hot water steam inhalation Avoid cold contact ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Add morning walk also and review after 3 months for HbA1c ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Firstly there is nothing called pre diabetes. It’s either you are diabetic or non diabetic. As per your reading you are non diabetic. Maintain good healthy lifestyle. That’s all is needed . Regular me ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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Cut ragi java after your breakfast and instead of jowari roti take barley roti and add more vegetables and source of protein in each meal. ...  Read More

Sir, My age 38 Iam suffering from pre diabetes from last 4 years My hba1c Shows always 6.2 6.1 6.4 6.0 Like this reding Iam maintain diet Morning empty stomach Menthi powder half spoon with hot water Morning break fast 1 jowar roti Ragi jawa after break fast 2 hours Afternoon rice Evening I cup tea Night jowar roti Before slppe I glass hot water

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In Ayurveda, pre-diabetes is often correlated with Prameha, a condition primarily caused by an imbalance of the Kapha dosha and the accumulation of Ama (toxins). Treatment focuses on restoring metabol ...  Read More

Age 30 ,male,ese 50 always from last three years, Hba1c 5.1, Random Blood sugar 150 after one hour of meal, Symptom dizziness After meal, lost 8 kg muscle mass, Do I have diabetes or What?

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No . You dont have diabetes ...  Read More

Does Type 2 Diabetes always progress to diabetic kidney disease,diabetic retinopathy & diabetic neuropathy

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Yes if u don’t keep your sugars under control ...  Read More

Does Type 2 Diabetes always progress to diabetic kidney disease,diabetic retinopathy & diabetic neuropathy

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Yes if you are not having diabetes under control! ...  Read More

In 2024 when I had repeated loose motions for more than a month I took blood test for Salmonella(Typhoid) which was normal with that I also checked random blood sugar which was 308 and Hba1c was 10.2 I tried modifications in food and lifestyle later i just left as normal. Now when i eat sweets or more cabs I get shock like pain in foot which is unb

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Get your diabetes profile checked and HBA1C. If you have not taken any medication for diabetes with HBA1C 10.2 there is likely nerve damage. ...  Read More

I have diabetes and recently due uti, admitted in hospital and got discharged. However, again I am having some back pain and I observe some bad smell during my urination. Is there any issue.

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Repeat urine routine and do culture re report ...  Read More

I feel dizziness, and it Increases after eating Anything, so I did hba1c test my own attached report as it shows Normal, can I still have diabetes? Or what can be the reason for my dizziness Increase after eating Anything? What others do I need to do for dizziness? I have hairfall and dizziness Both started together, I don't have genetic hairfal

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While your HbA1c is normal, which rules out chronic diabetes, experiencing increased dizziness after eating is often linked to a condition called Postprandial Hypotension. This happens when blood rush ...  Read More

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