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Do diabetic patients under treatment feel hungry frequently?

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Hi doctor,

What should be included in the diet of a diabetic patient? Is it normal to feel hungry frequently for a diabetic person who is on medication? Please suggest some ways to tackle increased hunger. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

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Hi,

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Once your blood sugar levels are under control and you take proper foods, your hunger will subside. Hunger and thirst will be increased when your sugar levels are more. As you know, for diabetic patients, carbohydrates, fat, and oil are to be restricted. Please try to avoid sugar and sweets, reduce tubers like potato, tapioca, arum, etc., as much as possible. Include more green leafy vegetables. Also, you can take more pulses, either cooked or sprouted, like salads. You can also include raw salad vegetables like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, etc., in more quantities. Green vegetables will fill you up, and you can reduce your carbohydrate intake. Avoid refined items and food like white rice, maida, food made of maida like pizza, white bread, noodles, etc. You can include small quantities of fruits, but do not take any other food during that time. Instead of a meal or to reduce the amount of a meal, you can take fruits. Remember that most fruits increase blood sugar levels a lot. Diet restriction alone is not enough. Please do brisk walking daily for 50 minutes at least (try to cover 5 km). Also, do some exercises. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At June 17, 2021
Reviewed At July 18, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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