patient education in diabetes

Health Q&A
Diabetic since eight years

I have Diabeties since 8 yrs i m taking medicine of glucomet 500 sr once in the morning and olmy 20 bp tablet my hba1c done around 1 month ago is 6.6  yesterday I have done ppbs it's 200 in glucometer bcoz day before yesterday I have taken alloo parathas big quantity should I change medication wen I was newly diagnosed in 2015 my hba1c was 10 that doc was different doc he prescribed janumet 50/500 two times day n night and vobit 0.3 two times day n night then after 6 months my hba1c came to 6 but my weight was reduced from 60 kg to 43 kg so i went to another doctor he prescribed glycomet 500 sr once and current weight is 51 and height is 160 cm so should I change medication and sitagliptin is not suiting me it is decreasing my weight so which medicines to be taken pls suggest

Pregnant lady

Dear doctor, A pregnant woman (6 months gestation) had an HbA1c level of 5. Fifteen days later, her fasting blood sugar was 89.5, and her 2-hour postprandial (PP) level was 161.5. Should she be started on medication for diabetes? Advice is needed.

Thyroid -Low TSH

My wife aged 50 years has been on Eltroxin 100 mcg for nearly 10 years.She weighs around 63 kgs and her height is 5'4. Lately , she has been feeling fatigued and having heat intolerance. Her report indicated low TSH level of 0.048, whereas he T3/T4 are within the range.147 & 11.0 respectively. What medication can restore the TSH levels to a normal range?

Full body report

I'm 31F, got diagnosed with type2 diabetes in last sep. I did my full body check up and have slightly high blood urea, bun, bilirubin total and bilirubin direct. Please suggest if it's a cause of concern. Attaching my report. Latest hba1c is 5.6 and fbs is 100 Haemoglobin 10.9

Substitute for Carvic soft gel capsule

Is there any substitute to carvic soft gel capsules for my mother , aged 65, who is type 2 diabetic.

Health Feed
Diabetes & Covid 19 - Common Queries

VaccineDiabetes is not a contraindication for COVID vaccination. You can safely take it if there are no other contraindications. The other contraindications are - History of anaphylactic reaction of delayed hypersentivity in pastBleeding or clotting ...

Four Principles Every Diabetic Patient Should Follow

A Diabetic or simply sugar patient should follow four principles to keep sugars under control and keep complications away.Physical activity - Atleast 30-40 minutes of physical activity per day should be done for five days of a week.Dietary Restrictions - The key word ...

Reversal of Diabetes - Myth or Reality?

According to the International Diabetes Foundation, although China is in the top spot, India has 62 million Diabetics, which is more than 7.1% of the adult population. American Diabetes Association study reports that India will see the greatest increase in people diagnosed with diabetes by 2030 ...

Sugar Can Harm Your Liver

Recent evidence suggests that diets high in sugar (from sucrose and/or high-fructose corn syrup) not only increase the risk of NAFLD, but also non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Clinical studies suggest that reducing sugary beverages and total fructose intake, especially from added sugars, ...

10 Differences Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke- Dr Anirban Biswas (Md)

India, especially the northern states is in the grip of heat waves during peak summer season with mercury soaring above 45 degrees. Both heat exhaustion and heatstroke are caused by exercising or being in a hot, humid environment where the body becomes dehydrated. However, they show ...

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