Q: What are the symptoms of diabetes?
A: You will start feeling the symptoms of diabetes like increased urine frequency, increased hunger, increased thirst. To know the exact status, your doctor may ask you to do blood tests like fasting blood glucose, post-meal blood glucose and HbA1C.
Q: I have diabetes for 5 years. What care should I take to avoid foot ulcers?
Wear footwear even at home. Keep a pair of comfortable footwear for home.
Every day while having a bath, thoroughly clean the space between your toes. After a bath, dry each of these spaces between the toes with a clean, dry towel.
With the help of a mirror, examine the lower part of your foot. Check if there is any redness, peeling of skin, ulcer or unusual appearance.
Wear comfortable shoes which support the entire foot when going out, avoid the use of slippers or footwear that are uncomfortable.
Regularly cut your toenails, cut them straight to avoid ingrown toenails.
Q: Should I take Dr Boss Tablet after a meal?
A: No, Dr Boss Tablet must be taken just before a meal and not after the meal.