Stevia and sugar
Hi Doctor? Is stevia is best alternative of sugar and jaggery? It is natural, zero-calorie sugar? Need ur advice. Thanks
defeating diabetes
Health Q&A
Uncontrolled High Sugar Level & HbA1c
I was diagnosed with diabetes 1.5 years ago (since 2025). At that time, my sugar levels were as follows: Fasting 274 and HbA1c 11.9. I consulted a naturopathic doctor who did not prescribe any medication but gave me B12 and D injections. After three months, my test results were:- Fasting 285 and HbA1c 11.7, showing no improvement, so I stopped treatment. On October 9, 2026, I had another blood test (kindly refer the summary attached for latest blood test report). Currently, my fasting blood sugar is 372 and HbA1c is 12.5, which is severe. I consulted a diabetologist who recommended insulin, but I prefer not to take it. The doctor also prescribed metformin and a cholesterol medication (10 mg, name unclear; my LDL level is 121) along with D3. The tests "NOT MENTIONED" in the attached summary are "NORMAL" Questions: 1. Is it possible to normalize my sugar levels without insulin? 2. What medications do you recommend based on my report? 3. Is this serious? 4. What to do and what not?
Borderline HbA1C with normal fasting
Hello , since past six months to 1 year my HbA1C is howevering around 6.4-6.7 range . My fasting sugar in lab test is normally 90-100 and in glucometer 100-110 . Inspite of my recent effort to control sweet intake it is not going below 6.4 and as i am pure vegetarian my diet is mainly dal roti subzi and rice all time . Do you think it's a concern if it does not go below 6.4 and if this range is maintained can in continue to avoid medicine which I am not inclined to opt for ? I don't have any specific health concern My liver , kidney , Lipid profile are all perfectly normal . Though I am overweight ( BMI around 29) Kindly guide
Fasting sugar
Hi Doctor, My age is 36 and today I check my sugar (Fasting) and it is 96. Its normal or pre-diabetic. What is the normal range? Please advice. Thanks
Dizziness's and left side headache
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 2 months taking 25 mcg Thyronorm tablet taking metformin , gp1before breakfast and dopanorm and Telma h after breakfast and night go1 before dinner and atorva 10 after dinner. I am having left side headache and dizziness from 3 days left eye pain and can't lift my eyelid and headache have to sleep this symptom is till 12pm on starts atfter breakfast 9.30 a.m please advise me what to do
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