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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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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 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

What dieting you should do if u have Gestational Diabetes and what foods should be strictly avoided during Gestational Diabetes?

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Good evening pls connect through the app directly. ...  Read More

Hello doctor My sugar levels post lunch is 195 can you suggest me how to reverse insulin resistance.I am using metformin 500bmg sr can you suggest me to get reverse of diabetes due to this my skin gets darker at the neck and other parts please suggest me .

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Brisk walk 30 minutes per day. Diabetic diet Avoid oily and junk foods ...  Read More

Asking for 70 yrs male. FBS 108, PPBS 142, HbA1c 6.10, eAG 128.37 Earlier He was taking glyciphage sr 500 once before breakfast since many years. But last year he got fever and sugar and bp went down so doctor has changed the medicine to glucobay 25 with first bite of food 3 times a day. But now after seeing above sugar reading doctor has prescribe

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Yes you can take two different types of medicines for diabetes in a day But if it not suiting to your body , Like having Dyspepsia Then Can plan to change the medicines . ...  Read More

I don't know what I am gng through I am constantly eating food like tubs of ice cream and it's being happening since 1month with me and constantly under stress

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Overeating during stress is a common emotional response known as emotional eating. It often serves as a temporary way to cope with overwhelming feelings like anxiety, sadness, or frustration. ...  Read More

Sir/Mam , My father has type 2 diabetes for 5 years, Currently he is taking himalaya diabecon DS tablets for past 3 years, his current diabetes report is, Fasting -160 Pp- 190 Age- 58 Sex- Male Current B. P - 160/98(medication -Amlokind 2.5) Kindly, suggest a suitable medication for him that has least side effects with more benefits... Thank yo

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Sir, From last 3 days stomach pain having after eating plz suggest what is the reason?? Only after eating

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Get USG abdomen along LFT . Try antacids for a 1-2 weeks If not working . Get endoscopy from a Gastroenteorlogist ...  Read More

I am searching for the proper diet in diabetes. My sugar level is 280 before meal. Pls suggest what to do.

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Kindly book consultation ...  Read More

Today I went for a sugar test (after having morning breakfast, lunch and tea) somewhere around 1:00pm and i came to know that the glucometer showed 358 !!! then I got my blood pressure checked and it was 113/68... I don't know wether it's diabetes or not ! Even I don't know wether this situation is serious or is it normal ! Some of the symptoms wh

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Sugars are very high prompting towards diabetes Please do complete work up with fbs hba1c lipid profile thyroid kidney and liver function with urine routine and book consultation with reports for fur ...  Read More

My grandma has diabetes and she is on medication now she is facing burning in owe and frequent urination what has help relieve it

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She might have caught urinary infection. Please consult ...  Read More

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