Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes during pregnancy or gestational diabetes is a condition where a pregnant woman has a high level of blood sugar without being diagnosed previously. The first report of gestational diabetes dates back to the year 1823, when extreme foetal macrosomia was identified. Urinary glucose testing is performed to examine glucose levels in the urine.

Diabetes during pregnancy or gestational diabetes is a condition where a pregnant woman has a high level of blood sugar without being diagnosed previously. The first report of gestational diabetes dates back to the year 1823, when extreme foetal macr ... More

Health Q&A
Diabetes management

Sir, my fasting blood sugar was 144. I have now strictly controlled my diet, and my fasting level has come down to 115. I would like to know if my blood sugar won't come down to within the 100 range; however, I do not do any exercise.

Diabetic patient

Yesterday I just check my sugar levels or it's showing high what should I do please suggest me Fasting-264 PP-374

Hallo Doctors

Capsaicin ointment is use in Diabetic people for painful neuropathy. So if Capsaicin ointment is not available, Which alternative ointment can be use instead of capsaicin ointment for painful diabetic neuropathy ?

Obesity problem

Iam a 30 year old male with very less physical activities. Iam currently 130kgs. I am on medication for tonic clonic seizures (oxetol 300 for morning and 450 for night). Iam currently not having time to go to a gym or workout. Please suggest how I can reduce weight without working out.

Weight gain

Can I gain weight and go to the gym for regular exercise I want to stay Fit hence want the suggestions

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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