patient education in diabetes

Health Q&A
Prediabetes

Can Istamet 50/500 dose be increased in prediabetes? Hba1c has risen from 6.3 to 6.4 in past 1 year. FBS mostly remains high normal 100-110. PPBS remain 130-140. Weight is 52.4 kg, 72 yrs Can I take Istamet 50/500 (sitagliptin/metformin) two tabs once a day if I m not diabetic but have Prediabetes? Is it safe to take  in early liver cirrhosis with no symptoms?

Diabetes and Mango

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

Prediabetic

I am prediabetic,Require guidance for the same .How to control my condition,what food etc or tips I need to follow

Last 7 years suffering from diabetes

Present day12/07/26 Fasting. 221 sugar And i am not raking any medicine previously i took but some tine it helped to reduce the sugar But it did not work later i was also not punctual in taking madicins

Fasting Sugar Low, Hba1c 5.7

My fasting glucose was 70 mg/dL, but HbA1c was 5.7%. After 3–4 months of intermittent fasting/OMAD, HbA1c was still 5.8%. I was on mirtazapine 60 mg. My CBC showed Hb 14.9, RBC 5.89 million, MCV 76.4, MCH 25.3, RDW 16. Iron studies: serum iron 93 µg/dL, TIBC 305 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 30.5%, ferritin 88 ng/mL. Could this HbA1c be falsely elevated due to possible thalassemia trait or other RBC factors, or does this suggest true prediabetes despite a fasting glucose of 70?

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Do I Really Need Insulin?

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Four Principles Every Diabetic Patient Should Follow

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Sugar Can Harm Your Liver

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Are Oats Healthy for Diabetics??

Many diabetics and obese patients believe that oats are a healthy breakfast option. Before switching to oats from wholesome Indian breakfasts let's understand oats. There are 3 types of oats steel cut, rolled and the quick cooking ones.Steel cut oats are chewy and take a long time to cook ...

Doctors
Dr. Joshua J. Joseph - Internal Medicine
Dr. Joshua J. Joseph Internal Medicine (Medical degree, DO, Internship, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Fellowship in Clinical Research Fellowship, Fellowship in Diabetes Research) 20 years experience Nationwide Children's Hospital
10 recommendations Canal Winchester, COLUMBUS
Dr. John D Blackman - Internal Medicine
Dr. John D Blackman Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 42 years experience OhioHealth Endocrinology Physicians
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
Dr. Elena A Christofides - Internal Medicine
Dr. Elena A Christofides Internal Medicine (Medical School, B.S., Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 31 years experience MediZen Institute - Columbus Short North
Short North, COLUMBUS
Dr. Rundsarah Majed Tahboub - Internal Medicine
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
Flint, COLUMBUS
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
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS