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MBBS, FCPS - Medicine, DNB - General Med...read more

Diabetologist•Pune
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Close to 400 million people across the world are affected by diabetes, and this chronic condition drastically reduces the quality of life if not managed properly. Though several treatment options are available to manage the condition, lack of awareness hinders many from seeking treatment.

Insulin therapy is provided for type II diabetes patients to achieve and maintain a steady blood sugar level. A few may think that injecting insulin is a complicated therapy, but there is no reason to ...more
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MBBS, MDRC (Diabetology), M.D.R.F.A.D.A

Diabetologist•Hyderabad
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Insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are one and the same thing. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Diabetologist•Pune
Insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes are one and the same thing. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MBBS, Diploma In Diabetology

Diabetologist•Mumbai
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There are no specific signs and symptoms of insulin resistance. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. You have given the glucose level as 170 /250 mg, do you mean to say fasting is 170 mg & pp is 250 mg? Is that so? What is the hba1c%? It is important to know that, because it gives a long term view of glucose control. To give any advise I need to know hba1c%, exact fbg & pp levels, serum creatinine, urea, dietary pattern & extent of daily exercise. One can definitely change from 30/70 insulin to glargine, but dosage n...more
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Endocrinologist•Kochi
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If you are now 28 years old & have been using insulin for 15 years, you started insulin at 13 years of age. Right? if so, do you have type 1 diabetes? if yes, insulin is the only option for you. Unfortunately, there are no tablets to treat type 1 diabetes. You have to continue insulin, life long.
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General Physician•Jalgaon
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As per your age 17 yrs
It seems to be type 1 diabetes
It is very difficult or say just impossible to leave insulin, pl don't try it.
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MBBS, Diploma in Diabetology

Endocrinologist•Mumbai
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Yes you can continue insulin if your sugars are well controlled. If not then you might need to alter insulin dosage.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Hyderabad
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1. Make wise food choices. 2. Limit sweets. 3. Eat less fat. 4. Eat plenty of whole grain foods, fruits, and vegetables. 5. Eat often. 6. Carefully control your intake of carbohydrates. 7. Eat a set amount of food. 8. Stick to regular meal times. 9. Avoid temptation.
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PDDM, MHA, MBBS

General Physician•Nashik
Insulin causes weight gain. And some local side effects. Kindly mention your bsl reports and ongoing treatment so that I may assist you better.
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