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I am a 35-year-old man who had diabetes for five years. I got married recently…
There are many reasons for erectile dysfunction. Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can be one of the causes. These problems may occur as you age and are mainly seen in the higher age group people with diabetes. t I suggest visiting a doctor for a diagnosis. Specific tests may have to be done to conclude aRead more
There are many reasons for erectile dysfunction. Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can be one of the causes. These problems may occur as you age and are mainly seen in the higher age group people with diabetes.
t I suggest visiting a doctor for a diagnosis. Specific tests may have to be done to conclude a diagnosis. Yes, there are treatments for this condition; medical, psychotherapy and surgical. Your doctor will advise These methods have shown excellent outcomes and can help you better your performance.
Avoid self-medication or buying medicine from any local pharmacist or advertisement promising to boost your performance.
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Ideally, people with diabetes do not need any extra protein than others. However, talking to your doctor about protein consumption in diabetes and your protein needs will help. The doctor will consider your blood sugar level and other factors like age and general condition before prescribing a speciRead more
Ideally, people with diabetes do not need any extra protein than others. However, talking to your doctor about protein consumption in diabetes and your protein needs will help. The doctor will consider your blood sugar level and other factors like age and general condition before prescribing a specific protein powder.
Sometimes, excess protein in the diet can break into sugars. This may affect your sugar levels. But this is generally for a little duration of time. It is important to have a balanced meal and exercise regularly to manage your diabetes. Choosing a protein-rich option instead of high glucose option may help better blood sugar regulation and weight loss.
It is advisable not to consume any powders or medicines without consulting your doctor.
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Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps to controlling diabetes. Smokers have a higher chance of developing diabetes than non-smokers due to the risk of insulin resistance. Cigarettes contain certain chemicals that make bodies resistant to insulin, a hormone that helps maintain blood sugRead more
Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps to controlling diabetes. Smokers have a higher chance of developing diabetes than non-smokers due to the risk of insulin resistance. Cigarettes contain certain chemicals that make bodies resistant to insulin, a hormone that helps maintain blood sugar levels in our bodies.
The weight gain after quitting could be due to many causes and not necessarily diabetes; from hormonal imbalance to hunger pangs from nicotine de-addiction or withdrawal.
For checking blood sugar levels, you can take these three tests;
Fasting blood sugar: Calculated after 12 hours of fasting.
Postprandial (after food) blood sugar: Checked two hours after consuming food.
Random blood sugar: Checked randomly at any time.
Random blood sugar levels are not a suitable indicator of diabetes.
If your sugar levels are on a higher side, you can consult a doctor, and with proper medications and a healthy routine, you can reverse the condition. The doctor may also ask you to repeat tests every three months or six months based on the body’s response to the medication.
If the sugar levels are normal, you can choose to repeat this as a yearly check-up.
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You can adopt a healthy lifestyle, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and do activities you like to manage stress. These, along with your medicines, can be helpful and can help you manage your blood sugar level. It is very important to monitor blood sugar levels. Various tests can help you tRead more
You can adopt a healthy lifestyle, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and do activities you like to manage stress. These, along with your medicines, can be helpful and can help you manage your blood sugar level.
It is very important to monitor blood sugar levels. Various tests can help you to monitor diabetes. Tests like FBS (fasting blood sugar), HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c), and PPBS (postprandial blood sugar). You can also check your sugar level at home with a glucometer.
If the medicines that you are currently using aren’t effective, then ask your doctor to review and prescribe your other medicines. Avoid any alterations to your medicines without a doctor’s advice, as this can cause sudden spikes or drops in your blood sugar levels.
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In diabetes type 2, it is very important to avoid gaining fat. Most of the people affected by type 2 diabetes are overweight. If you want to gain weight, you need to gain muscle mass rather than fat because gaining fat can adversely affect the condition and may increase your blood sugar levels againRead more
In diabetes type 2, it is very important to avoid gaining fat. Most of the people affected by type 2 diabetes are overweight. If you want to gain weight, you need to gain muscle mass rather than fat because gaining fat can adversely affect the condition and may increase your blood sugar levels again.
For a proper standardised diet, consult your nutritionist for proper assistance.
To keep a check on your health, monitor your blood sugar from time to time and get your routine blood tests at least once every three months.
Reference– Davidson textbook of medicine
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The vaccine activates the immune system in the body, as does the SARs-COV-2 virus. However, consult your treating physician for a risk-benefit assessment before taking the vaccine, and monitor HbA1C levels after vaccination to ensure overall wellness. Vaccines, including Covishield, have been studieRead more
The vaccine activates the immune system in the body, as does the SARs-COV-2 virus. However, consult your treating physician for a risk-benefit assessment before taking the vaccine, and monitor HbA1C levels after vaccination to ensure overall wellness.
Vaccines, including Covishield, have been studied for their safety profiles among diabetic patients. People with clinically stable comorbid conditions can get their vaccinations done as there is no evidence linking vaccines to blood sugar spikes. So, in most cases, no precautions are required before the vaccine apart from general Covid-19 protocols.
If you have the condition of diabetes, it is strongly recommended to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The reason for this is that people with diabetes are more prone to severe infection if they do get infected, and the best way to prevent this is through vaccines.
See lessMy blood glucose levels are raised, so I was asked to take a fasting C…
Yes, both the tests are different. The insulin test measures total insulin present in the bloodstream/urine, irrespective of its source. The insulin produced in the body is short-lived in the bloodstream; hence it cannot accurately diagnose if you are suffering from Type 1 or 2 Diabetes. Whereas C-Read more
Yes, both the tests are different. The insulin test measures total insulin present in the bloodstream/urine, irrespective of its source. The insulin produced in the body is short-lived in the bloodstream; hence it cannot accurately diagnose if you are suffering from Type 1 or 2 Diabetes.
Whereas C- peptide is a pre-marker of insulin in the body. The C-peptide test tells the difference between the amount of insulin produced by the body and the amount injected. Hence, it’s a more reliable marker than insulin.
While low levels/no level of C peptide concludes that your diabetes is of Type 1, wherein your body is unable to produce insulin, high levels of C- peptide conclude that diabetes is Type 2 (insulin resistance), where there is insulin, but it cannot be used by the body appropriately.
Based on this test, the doctor can also decide whether medicines along with insulin can control your sugar or not.
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