Diabetes Management Questions

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

It does not make much of a difference. But yes physical activities do have role in controlling blood sugar levels.

Dear lybrate-user, weight loss could be due to poor digestive system or inappropriate pancreatic enzymes released by body. Even if blood reports are normal, you may still be enzyme deficient, hence not able to extract maximum out of food, thus causing weight loss.
I would advice you to quit smoking, and drink alcohol occasionally and alcohol in moderation is ok and should not be matter of worry.
But remember alcohol is disinfectant and at higher quantity maybe killing gut bacteria and ca...more

You must get yourself properly examined and investigated by a 1) physician to test blood for fasting, after food and test called hba1c exact status of no diabetes, pre diabetes, confirmed diabetes - under control or no control, requiring diet, exercise and medication etc is to be seen. Diabetes may or may not have complaints like thirst. 2) if necessary you should consult a skin specialist for proper diagnosis, investigations, long term medication and instruction for recurrence. 3) if married po...more

Hi lybrate-user. You should be started on ohas to control your blood sugar as sugars these high will increase the chances of complications. Along with medicine, you also need some life style changes. Kindly consult me for detailed history and proper guidance.

Dear lybrate-user, your father seem to be in a prediabetic stage which can be reversed at this stage.
There is no harm in trying medicine, but I suggest you go for natural herbs first. I have seen exceptional results with himalaya diabecon ds. Your father may also add himalaya bael as it not only corrects blood sugar levels but also aids in digestion. I also advice your father not to take any stress.
Do walking and weight lifting according to his capacity. With proper measures, prediabet...more