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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
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Mr. lybrate-user, Increasing he dose does not affect kidneys. But if blood glucose is not well controlled then high glucose in blood does affect kidney function. So it is essential to maintain near normal glucose level. Thanks.
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Hello, thanks for the query. Looking at glucose levels mentioned, it is clear that present treatment is grossly inadequate. It needs to be changed. Secondly boils also are suggestive of high glucose causing the problem. In this communication we are supposed to give only general guidelines, no drug prescriptions are allowed. So my suggestion is please come in a private conversation (paid consultation), with following details: Fasting, PP glucose levels & HbA1c %, dietary pattern, extent of exerci...more
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Endocrinologist•Bangalore
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Hi please focus on your protein and fiber in diet, do physical activity. Plan for mid morning snack and mid evening snack which contains more protein. Thanks.
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Neurologist•Thodupuzha
Stroke can be of two types-hemorrhagic (bleeding in brain, or ischemic. Treatment differs in two. So first of all, ct brain result or film is needed to give an opinion. Our right half of brain controls left side of body and vice versa. Weakness of upper and lower limbs of one side is the feature of stroke. Similar weakness can be there in muscles controlling swallowing. If patient cannot drink without coughing, better to feed through a nasogastric tube. Bed sores are common complication of strok...more
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
I have seen the details. Madam normal pH of urine is around 6. So I do not understand why you want it to be around 7. Even though the range of urine pH is between 5 to 8. Thanks.
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Endocrinologist•Bangalore
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Ovarian cyst more than 7 cm has to be evaluated by a gynaecologist. Kindly follow diabetic diet and exercise without diabetic diet and exercise its difficult to control blood sugars.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Hyderabad
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There are several means to gain control over your diabetes. Few of them as below: 1. Eating at regular intervals 2. Avoiding foods high in processed and invisible sugar 3. Good sleep hygiene 4. Consistent workouts to be able to give you specific guidelines,
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