Diabetes in Children Questions

Your question is bit confusing. Sugar free pills or powder are chemicals which given in a very very small quantity give a sweet taste for patient satisfaction for limited items like tea etc. But this is not in true sense a substitute to free sugar to be used in cooking, better known as glucose. Certain doubts are expressed by some scientific persons about its safety in long term use. For a diabetic it is advised to drastically restrict consumption of food items containing free sugars like usual ...more

Cut out rice from your diet
start cardiovascular exercise for 30 mins this two changes will lower your sugar levels with the current medications.

The tablet you’re taking is fine
try to exercise more so that your sugar levels are on lower side.

Dear lybrate-user, it is likely your doctor put you on a ppi (pantoprazole) etc along with other medicines. If yes, kindly do not take acid suppressing medications as they cause depression and weak bones and poor digestion. Kindly add himalaya diabecon ds
and nestle resource diabetic for energy and strength.
As for eye issue, I suggest you try getting 8 hours minimum sleep. I wish you all the best.

Take balanced diet with ample green leafy vegetables. Prefer whole grain cereals. Avoid fatty food. Avoid high glycemic index food like maida, potato, white bread and sugar.

There is no need of antibiotics, just waite and watch. You may take pep for hiv with expert consultation.

To reduce it you need to do exercise and reduce calorie intake. Also do post prandial blood sugar level test .as hba1c is 6.7 it's diabetes.

Hello, thanks for the query.
I have gone through the information given. You have mentioned only the fasting glucose level. There is no information on after food glucose & hba1c%. Also there is a need to know her lipid profile, serum creatinine & urea levels to give any specific advise. It is better if you also give information on her dietary pattern, weigh, height and extent of daily exercise. Ideally at her age fbg should be < 100 mg, pp should be around 150 to 160 mg & hba1c% < 6.5%. That ...more

Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. Your insulin level is with in the normal range (2 to 20 munit/l). Thanks.

Do check your hba1c. 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 fo...more