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Mom facing sole of the feet pain

Mom facing sole of the feet problem. Constant complains of pain while walking and movement. Leading active lifestyle. Diabetes under control, routine checkups However checked her feet today. Looked highly veiny. Certain patches of bloody streaks like formations I observed. Up the leg, veiny bulges, and certain darkened patches in the general foot and leg region. I am just concerned if it could be anything related to pre dry gangrene or something. Just asking. Would genuinely appreciate any advice, as my mom has complained of the foot pain since a long time.

Monk fruit sweetner

Hi Doctor, What is monk fruit sweetner? It is better than stevia? Can I use monk fruit sweetner? Please advice Thanks

Can it be diabetes

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 Unintentional weight and muscle loss Fatigue Brain fog Headaches upon waking up No morning erections Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) My random blood sugar levels before and after meals and my HbA1c are normal. I have the following questions: Can I still have diabetes despite normal blood sugar and HbA1c results? Could I have insulin resistance or prediabetes? Could drinking tea 8–10 times daily for 8 years have contributed to my symptoms? Could tinnitus be related to any of these symptoms? Which investigations should I undergo to identify the cause of my symptoms? I would appreciate your advice on the most appropriate tests. Thank

Hba1c values

I took test around aug 8 my hba1c is 5=.3 but it increases within one month and it reaches 5.7 how 5.7 means pre diabetic ah iam getting panic please help me out

Insulin resistance

Checked for Insulin resistance , homa ir index came 3.25 and fasting insulin 28.9. Other hbA1c and fasting glucose tests came normal. Is  medication  required for this ?  Have pcod and also overweight. Kindly provide some dietary tips for this.

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Dr. Rundsarah Majed Tahboub Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical Residency in Family Medicine, Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Family Practice Residency) 28 years experience Millhon Clinic
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Dr. Angela R Caffaratti - Family Physician
Dr. Angela R Caffaratti Family Physician (Residency, Medical School, Residency - ID) 28 years experience Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
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