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I recently learned about my Type 1 diabetic status, and I am worried. I have…
Type 1 diabetes occurs because there is little to no insulin production in your body. Allopathy treatment or modern medicine treatment comprises lifelong insulin supplementation. At the same time, homoeopathy medicines may also help manage blood sugar levels in some cases. . However, there is no eviRead more
Type 1 diabetes occurs because there is little to no insulin production in your body. Allopathy treatment or modern medicine treatment comprises lifelong insulin supplementation. At the same time, homoeopathy medicines may also help manage blood sugar levels in some cases. . However, there is no evidence to support the success of homoeopathy treatment. It is better that you do not stop your insulin injections and not shift completely to homoeopathy.
Along with any medicines, a strict diet and physical exercise are required, which most people fail to follow, which is why the effectiveness of the treatment is also reduced.
Avoid any alterations to your current prescription without a doctor’s advice. Consult your diabetologist for appropriate treatment for your condition.
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It is important to adhere to the treatment prescribed by the doctor. Fever and diarrhoea usually point to an infective cause. Getting a stool sample report will help with the diagnosis. It is best to continue the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. He/she may change or add a few medicinesRead more
It is important to adhere to the treatment prescribed by the doctor. Fever and diarrhoea usually point to an infective cause. Getting a stool sample report will help with the diagnosis.
It is best to continue the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. He/she may change or add a few medicines after the stool report is available.
Management of diarrhoea is the primary concern. However, maintaining normal sugar levels is also important. Talk to the doctor about the diet to be followed.
Maintaining the correct dosage and duration of the medicines and following up with the report when available would be the right thing to do.
A few important things to keep in mind when undergoing treatment:
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Hello, Sudden weight loss is a feature of uncontrolled diabetes. Many patients with type 1 diabetes suffer weight loss by the time they are found to have type 1 diabetes. This weight loss stops in most type 1 diabetics after starting insulin injections. After that, most of them see a positive trendRead more
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Sudden weight loss is a feature of uncontrolled diabetes. Many patients with type 1 diabetes suffer weight loss by the time they are found to have type 1 diabetes. This weight loss stops in most type 1 diabetics after starting insulin injections. After that, most of them see a positive trend and reach their original weight in a few months after starting insulin.
But, insulin-related weight gain may not automatically stop after reaching your pre-type-1-diabetes weight. On the contrary, many type 1 diabetics continue to gain more weight and land up as overweight individuals.
As a long-term insulin user, you have to actively take care not to gain excess weight due to insulin therapy. This means that you have to take a healthy diet and focus on exercising. In addition to maintaining an ideal weight, positive lifestyle changes will also help in improving diabetes control.
Becoming overweight is not desirable as a type 1 diabetic. It can increase insulin resistance and increase the risk of diabetes complications. So, watch your diet and weight and move your body while you keep track of your sugar levels.
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Diabetes is an ongoing condition. There may not be a permanent cure for Type 2 diabetes. But research shows that it is possible for some people to reverse it. Diet modifications and weight management may help you achieve normal blood sugar levels, and in turn, help in reversing diabetes, especiallyRead more
Diabetes is an ongoing condition. There may not be a permanent cure for Type 2 diabetes. But research shows that it is possible for some people to reverse it. Diet modifications and weight management may help you achieve normal blood sugar levels, and in turn, help in reversing diabetes, especially in an early stage. It is easier if you are not yet on insulin.
This, however, does not mean it is cured. You may not be taking any medicines, and your blood sugar levels could reach a normal range, but there’s always a chance that your symptoms can return.
Once the blood sugar levels are in control, the HbA1c levels also come down. Avoid self-medication and over the counter drugs. Inform your doctor before starting or stopping any medicines. Talk to a nutritionist for a diet plan.
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See lessI am currently taking human Mixtard 30/70 insulin twice a day (morning 20 and evening…
As a Type 1 diabetic, you will have to continue insulin therapy to maintain blood glucose levels. The insulin prescribed to every person with diabetes varies according to the individual’s condition, the dose, the injection site, flow of blood, physical activity and temperature. There are different tRead more
As a Type 1 diabetic, you will have to continue insulin therapy to maintain blood glucose levels. The insulin prescribed to every person with diabetes varies according to the individual’s condition, the dose, the injection site, flow of blood, physical activity and temperature.
There are different types of insulin classified on how long it takes to lower blood sugar levels and the duration for which it maintains the glucose level. The effects of Mixtard 30/70 begin to take effect about half an hour after you inject them, and they last approximately 24 hours.
It is not advisable for type 1 diabetics to change, stop, or skip any insulin doses without proper consultation with a physician.
Exercise surely helps control diabetic complications but, you should monitor changes in blood glucose level and balance insulin dose and diet accordingly.
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See lessMy aunt, who is 42 years old, has diabetes. As a result, her sugar levels…
For patients with diabetes, a perfect diet is essential. Too many carbohydrates can be risky; too few can be dangerous. When doctors recommend a diet, we consider something called the Glycemic Index. This is nothing but a scale of calories from zero to a hundred. A diet of a diabetic with high bloodRead more
For patients with diabetes, a perfect diet is essential. Too many carbohydrates can be risky; too few can be dangerous. When doctors recommend a diet, we consider something called the Glycemic Index. This is nothing but a scale of calories from zero to a hundred. A diet of a diabetic with high blood pressure should mainly include food items of the low glycemic index.
It is best to have a diet with many meals of short calories. There are a lot of Indian foods that can be avoided to maintain daily calorie intake like caffeine, refined sugar, highly processed food, high glucose fruits and vegetables, high sodium snacks.
Some Indian foods that can be avoided:
You can opt for healthier, protein and fibre-rich Indian food options with a low glycemic index like:
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See lessMy aunt has been taking Metformin for the last 4 to 5 years, and she…
Metformin belongs to a class of medications called Biguanides, which falls under the category of antidiabetics. It helps in lowering blood sugar by decreasing the production of sugar in the liver, which further delays the process of absorption of sugar in the intestine and increases insulin sensitivRead more
Metformin belongs to a class of medications called Biguanides, which falls under the category of antidiabetics. It helps in lowering blood sugar by decreasing the production of sugar in the liver, which further delays the process of absorption of sugar in the intestine and increases insulin sensitivity in our body.
According to a recent study conducted on some patients, Metformin may decrease the amount of Vitamin B 12. Vitamin B12 is one of the factors responsible for the production of red blood cells; it contains haemoglobin(a red colour pigment). So, there might be a probability that it may be responsible for decreasing haemoglobin levels.
I would recommend visiting your local physician with all previous medical records and getting your aunt examined properly to find the exact root cause of the fall in haemoglobin levels. In case, Metformin is responsible for the same; the physician may change the medication or add supplements.
There are a variety of replacements available for it. Please don’t panic and get your aunt examined well.
Source-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7065694
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