Diet For Sugar Patients

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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If you are suffering from burning pain or tingling sensation in hands or feet; sharp shooting pain in legs; numbness in hands or feet, then you might be suffering from neuropathic pain. What is a neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain is a special type of pain which occurs when there is damage to nerve fibres, which produces tingling or burning type of pain. It is of two types: 1. Peripheral neuropathic pain: it occurs when there is an injury to peripheral nerve fibres (a-delta or c-fibers) which carries pain sensation to the brain (thalamus) for interpretation. 2. Central neuropathic pain: it occurs due to sensitization of central pain interpreting mechanisms (thalamus) to falsely feel pain when peripheral nerve fibres are no longer sending pain impulses to them. Worldwide-estimates of the prevalence of neuropathic pain is 7% i.e. 7 persons out of 100 people are suffering from different types of neuropathic pain. Symptoms: •tingling sensation or feeling of ants crawling under skin •burning sensation •sharp shooting pain or electric current-like sensation •stabbing pain •dull pain with numbness or heaviness reasons for neuropathic pain: •diabetes mellitus: most common cause worldwide due to uncontrolled blood sugar levels, causing damage to nerve fibres. •alcohol consumption/cigarette smoking: damage to nerve fibres or damage to blood vessels supplying nerve fibres. Burning pain in feet •neck pain/low back pain/glutei pain •vit. B12 deficiency •chemotherapy for cancer patients •post-herpes virus infection •post-spine surgery •post-amputation •diseases like spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, hiv, lead toxicity, etc. Special neuropathies: 1. Carpal tunnel syndrome: tingling, burning sensation in hand which occurs due to compression of median nerve in the wrist area. It occurs in women especially due to pregnancy, hypothyroidism, diabetes, etc. And in men due to improper position of the wrist during working on computers. 2. Cervical radiculopathy: pain in neck and shoulder region (which increases with neck movements), along with sharpshooting pain radiating from neck to hand occurs in cases of cervical radiculopathy. This is due to compression of the cervical nerve root by disc prolapse, facet subluxation, muscle spasm, trauma, etc. 3. Lumbar radiculopathy: pain in lower back or glutei region with sharp shooting pain radiating from hip to leg/foot region, occurs in cases of lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica. This is due to compression of lumbar nerve root or sciatic nerve by disc prolapse, facet joint, trauma, hypertrophied ligamentumflavum, piriformis syndrome, etc. 4. Meralgiaparesthetica: tingling or burning sensation in front of the thigh, occurs due to compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, near waist region. Usual causes are tight or constrictive clothing at waist region, prolonged sitting, protuberant abdomen, etc. Prevention of neuropathy: 1. Avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. 2. Maintain ideal body weight/bmi (body mass index) 3. Lifestyle changes: daily exercises (>30 minutes per day) or brisk walking or swimming; avoid prolonged sitting or standing (>30 minutes). 4. Food/diet should have following components: •green vegetables e.g. Spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi), radish, etc •coloured vegetables e.g. Tomato, carrot, capsicum (green/red), ladies-finger (bhindi) •milk products e.g. Milk, buttermilk, curd, cheese (paneer) •protein-rich foods e.g. Fish, egg, chicken, pulses (daal) •fibre-rich foods e.g. Bran, oats, brown-rice •fruits e.g. Apple, orange, guava, papaya, pomegranate, berries 5. Blood sugar control (in diabetics) 6. Care of feet: •regular inspection of feet (with mirror) •comfortable, well-fitted shoes •regular consultation with a podiatrist •treatment of wounds, foot deformities 7. Adequate sleep 8. Warm water bath (increases blood flow to the affected area) treatment: •consult pain medicine specialist. •neuropathic painkillers e.g. Amitriptyline, pregabalin, gabapentin, capsaicin, duloxetine, etc. •vit. B12 supplements, anti-oxidants, multi-vitamins. •transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) •acupuncture •relaxation and yoga •neural prolotherapy. 

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Dr. Vijay Kumar KalavakuntaBachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)Ayurvedic Doctor

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Hello, greetings from your ayurveda wellness coach, madam, try to follow these methods: balanced diet: ensure she follows a regular diet with warm, nourishing foods. Avoid excessive caffeine, sugary foods, and processed items. Daily routine: encourage her to maintain a consistent daily routine. Wake up early, practice pranayama, and incorporate meditation to calm her mind. Stress management: teach her stress-reduction techniques like yoga and meditation. Shirodhara, an ayurvedic therapy involving warm oil, can be beneficial. Herbal supplements: consider ayurvedic herbs like ashwagandha, brahmi, and jatamansi, which can help alleviate anxiety and depression. Consult an ayurvedic practitioner for proper dosage. Lifestyle changes: encourage regular exercise, preferably in the morning, and maintain a proper sleep schedule. Detoxification: periodic panchakarma detoxification can be beneficial, but it should be done under the guidance of an experienced ayurvedic practitioner. Counseling: sometimes, counseling or talking to a mental health professional can complement ayurvedic treatments. Parental support: as a parent, provide emotional support and communicate openly with your daughter. Be patient and understanding during her challenging times. Limit screen time: reduce exposure to electronic screens, especially before bedtime, to improve sleep quality. Consult an ayurvedic expert: seek guidance from a qualified ayurvedic practitioner who can assess her prakriti (constitution) and recommend personalized treatments. You can consult me for more details and I will definitely help you in this regard. 

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Dr. Soaham DesaiDM - Neurology, MD - Internal Medicine, MBBSNeurologist

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Brain stroke can be of two types, ischemic and hemorrhage. All patients with brain stroke need secondary prevention, which means preventing stroke recurrence. There is high level evidence that medicines like aspirin - a blood thinner, statin a medicine that reduces cholesterol, control of blood pressure, diabetes control help in preventing second stroke. These should be under the follow-up of a neurologist. Along with that, lifestyle modification with having reduce extra salt in diet, low oily or fatty goods, low sugar containing foods, exercise, meditation, weight control, having more green leafy vegetables, avoiding tobacco or alcohol in any form are very important. There are other things like checking heart functions and heart rhythm, checking the condition of blood vessels, supplying blood to the brain, and other conditions that are important. Having a regular consultation with a neurologist, by in clinic consultation or teleconsultation, and following the advice is important to prevent stroke recurrence. 

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Dr. M S HaqueBUMSSexologist

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Erectile dysfunction (ed) can be a complex condition, especially when caused by diabetes and hypertension medications. It is crucial to address this issue with the help of a healthcare professional who can assess your specific health condition, medications, and medical history to develop an appropriate treatment plan. In cases of erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes and hypertension, it is essential to manage the underlying conditions effectively. Controlling blood sugar levels, managing cholesterol, and optimizing blood pressure are key steps in improving erectile function. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress reduction can also be beneficial. Regarding homeopathic treatments, there might be some homeopathic remedies that claim to address erectile dysfunction. However, it is crucial to remember that scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of homeopathy for erectile dysfunction is limited and often inconsistent. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Follow diabetes diet which simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. U can take (moderate amount) grapes. Apples. Berries. Citrus fruits. Papaya. U should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. Trans fats sugar, cake, pastries mithai/sweets chocolate fruits like mango, litchi etc. White bread, pasta fruit-flavored yogurt. Sweetened breakfast cereals. Flavored coffee drinks, honey 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like soaked almonds or any seasonal fruit. No biscuits or rusk. 2. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. 3. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, lai chana, a cup of curd/milk etc 4. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep preferably between 7-8 pm. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods 7.take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 8. Drink lot of water. 9. Everyday preferably sleep on same time now about point no. 5. You should join a gym for weight training. Do it 2-3 times a week with at least 48 hours in between 2 sessions. Other days you can do cardio exercises like yoga, cycling, swimming etc. Till lock down do suryanamaskar. Https://www.youtube.com/watch? V=wmhmazurgvsandfeature=youtu. Be for this homeopathy is very effective n is very safe to use. For further details consult online. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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1. Take home cooked, fresh light food. Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 2. Increase the fibre in your diet 3. Increase your fluid intake 4. Avoiding straining and constipation which is the most useful thing patients can do to prevent the problem coming back. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Curd is good for u. 7. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. And homeopathic medicines are safe and do not have any side effects at all. 

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Dr. B NandaCertificate Course in Evidence Based Diabetes Management (CCEBDM), CCEPC, diplomate IBLMGeneral Physician

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You must check your vitamin b12 levels, there is a possibility of deficinecy. Also, there are simple exercises you must consider, to prevent the effects of long term standing and the associated pain. Please consult for appropritae guidance and a lifestyle prescription along with relevant medicines as per evaluation. You may visit the website of my clinic for more details of lifestyle medicine. 

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Dr. Brajkishor MishraBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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If you treat hypertension it not be done anytime any age because treat the patient not disease you should concert for homeopathy treat yourself in internal like you are irritable temprament angry temperament inverting your thought all these reasons for the responsible for hypertensions if you are taking in homeopathic doctor they find out cause of your disease that read the patient not disease because disease is not curable but patient curiable. 

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Dr. ShashankMs. Counselling & Psychology, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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DRINK 4-5 LTS WATER PER DAY AND USE HOMEOPATHY SBL LIV T TONIC DAILY 2 TIMES 2-2 SPOONS HALF AN HOUR BEFORE FOOD AND REVERT BACK AFTER 1 MONTH 

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Dr. Dhananjay TiwariMBBS , MD - BiochemistryGeneral Physician

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If you are not having any side effects like hypoglycemia, you should continue with the same treatment. Because if you reduce the dose, the chances are that blood sugar will creep up again. Also your triglyceride is high so, you should make life style modifications (low calorie diet & exercise) to bring it down. 

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