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Which medicine is recommended for diabetes instead of Sitaglu Met?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old, and my weight is 213 pounds. I am a diabetic patient, and my A1C test showed a result of 9 %. I am taking Sitaglu Met 500 mg. It has not helped me. When I take it, within five minutes, my sugar level gets increased to 250 mg/dL and comes down again to 180 mg/dL or 190 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please verify the dose of Sitaglu Met. It is a combination medication. It has two medicines Sitagliptin and Metformin. Please mention whether you take 50 mg/500 mg or 50 mg/1000 mg dose. Please send a picture of it. Medication alone cannot control diabetes. Determining ... Read Full »
Why do I have less post prandial blood sugar than fasting?
Query: Hello doctor, I am diabetic and hypertensive. I also have arthritis. I am taking Gemer-1, Folvite, Febituz, Methotrex weekly once, Ecosporin and Repace 25. My fasting blood sugar level is 140 mg/dL and on taking Gemer-1 my postprandial blood sugar is 72 mg/dL. Why this happens? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it happens. In a diabetic, fasting blood sugar usually results from a combination of factors, the two most important being, what you ate the day (or night) before and how high your blood sugar spiked. If you have very high blood sugar the night before, you shoul... Read Full »
Can continuous use of Aspirin affect blood sugar levels?
Query: Hello doctor,My dad, who is 53 years old, underwent open-heart surgery approximately two years ago, and he has been consistently taking Aspirin ever since. Recently, we have observed his blood sugar levels fluctuating unpredictably, causing us concern. Given his medical history and continuous use of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand, as high blood sugar levels over time can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart problems. Aspirin is commonly prescribed after open-heart surgery to help prevent blood clots and red... Read Full »
Why am I having fever, headache and body pain even after taking medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from fever since last five days. I have taken Paracetamol and Azithromycin tablet 500 mg but yet feeling fever, headache, body pain, and vomiting tendency. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Check the fasting blood sugar to see if sugars are in control. Is the fever associated with any cold or a cough? Seems to be a viral infection. If associated with cold and cough Azithral (Azithromycin) 500 mg to be taken once a day for three days. The tablets taken c... Read Full »
I am taking Glycomet GP 2 and Vobose for diabetes. Is it enough?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 years old, my weight is 132 pounds. I have diabetes for the last four years with 250 to 350 mg/dL of sugar level, I take medicine tablet Glycomet GP 2 and Vobose 0.3 twice a day. Please consult me these medicines are right for me or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are on the standard medications that we prescribe for treatment of diabetes. But if your blood sugar levels are in the range of 250 to 350 mg/dL with the use of medicines, then it is on the higher side and you will need a modification o... Read Full »
How to maintain blood sugar levels after pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner has PCOD. She got conceived before a year and delivered baby boy of three kilograms. But her blood sugar was slightly high before we planned a pregnancy. She started taking Metformin 500 mg after she became pregnant and continued Metformin 500 mg throughout pregnancy. Her sugar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They are diagnosed at an earlier age with this condition. It is a state of insulin resistance. In post-pregnancy, she can have high blood sugar values, especially in post-m... Read Full »
Is it possible to have raised blood sugar levels because of painkillers for chikungunya?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask for my mother. Her age is 52 years and weight is 119 pounds approx. She suffered from chikungunya in and as chikungunya causes severe pain in joints. So the doctor prescribed painkillers always and when the pain was severe, the doctor also gave injections to decrease pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Temporarily any illness can cause elevated blood sugar levels. It is difficult to say what was the cause in her case. If the painkillers included steroids then yes, that added to the cause. But illness itself could be the reason, since it disturbs the immune system and ... Read Full »
What has to be done to control high blood sugar level?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband had an issue of multiple urination and high thirst. I checked his sugar, he is 30 years old. His random sugar was 419 mg/dL. I have gone through the various tests. I need a doctor to check the reports and suggest the instant treatment. His fasting is between 218 to 257 mg/dL... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your husband's reports, plus from the information you provided. This is my advice. He will need a detailed examination and a few more tests to determine if he is type 1 or type 2 because he is very young. His glucose levels are critically high from my ass... Read Full »
How can I reduce my PP blood sugar and HbA1c level?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49 year old male with a height of 5' 2" and weight of 176 pounds. I have FBS of 78 mg/dL , and PP of 178 mg/dL, HbA1c of 7 %. Am I a diabetic? How to reduce my PP blood sugar and HbA1c level? Should I follow a restricted diet low on rice and bakery products? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are not diabetic but your blood sugar levels are in the pre-diabetes range. Your weight also seems to be on the higher side, so lifestyle changes can help you in a number of ways. Avoid outside food as far as possible, and eat home cook... Read Full »
Can my diabetes be controlled by walk and diet alone?
Query: Hello doctor, I was feeling angry and very consistent in the urine. I decided to check my blood sugar level. I was in fasting regularly. Meanwhile, I was under extreme stress pressure due to my job problems, I consulted with the doctor and checked the blood sugar level, and it was 391 with fasting w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your test of HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is too high. It is good that you have controlled your sugar with diet and exercise. But you should take some safe medication. But to control your sugar, you need some more lab test. Now you can start a formula of Sitagliptin a... Read Full »