Sir my papa (age 63 ,a diabetic fasting 182,(hb 6.8 detected, treatment started) is having swelling in feet in lower part, since last week, what I can give best diet for him to increase HB and taking sugar level too. And the swelling of feet is the result of low HB? Pls guide me,.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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It could be due to low Hb. 1.Take good nourishing diet like milk, cheese, paneer, egg, fish, mutton, chicken, pulses,soybean 2. Fresh green leafy vegetables ,tomato, cauliflower, broccoli,pumpkin, beans,spinach. 3 .Fruits rich in vitamin c (helps in absorption of iron) like citrus fruits lorange/grape/strawberry guava/mango/pineapple/- water melon 4.Fruits like apple, dry fruits like dates, khajoor, kismiss 5.Drink plenty of water, 6.Go for regular exercise, 7Take adequate rest, 8.Avoid physical and mental exertion. 9.Take Haem up syrup 3 tsf twice daily before food 10. Monitor your hemoglobin 11. Consult physician for further advice.  

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