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  1. gangadharan_nair

    Good or bad?....confused

    Brisk walking daily for 30 minutes will reduce your HbA1c as well as cholesterol levels. Sources:-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000083.htm
  2. gangadharan_nair

    Difference between the Metformin

    Sustained release dosage forms are designed to release a drug at a predetermined rate in order to maintain a constant drug concentration for a specific period of time with minimum side effects. Modified-release dosage is a mechanism that (in contrast to immediate-release dosage) delivers a drug...
  3. gangadharan_nair

    Can anyone explain the different approaches to medication?

    A combination therapy of insulin and other antidiabetic drugs appears to be most beneficial in diabetic patients who still have residual insulin secretory capacity. A combination of insulin therapy and sulphonylurea is more effective than insulin alone in treating patients with type 2 diabetes...
  4. gangadharan_nair

    GP Referral Scheme - my last hope!

    A weight-control strategy might include:-- Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods Eating smaller portions Drinking water instead of sugary drinks Being physically active
  5. gangadharan_nair

    Getting over a chest infection high sugar levels

    During illness, blood sugar level will be increased.
  6. gangadharan_nair

    Levemir vs Lantus

    Insulin detemir (generic name) Levemir (brand name) is a long-acting, man-made version of human insulin. Insulin detemir works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body and by helping move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also...
  7. gangadharan_nair

    DKA symptoms?

    Common symptoms of DKA can include:-- Decreased alertness Deep, rapid breathing Dry skin and mouth Flushed face Frequent urination or thirst that lasts for a day or more Fruity-smelling breath Headache Muscle stiffness or aches Nausea and vomiting Stomach pain Sources:--...
  8. gangadharan_nair

    Sexual Problems with type 2 diabetes

    A weight-control strategy might include:-- Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods Eating smaller portions Drinking water instead of sugary drinks Being physically active Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect diabetes:-- * While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise...
  9. gangadharan_nair

    Dietician appointment

    I check my FBS daily. my blood sugar is between 4.7 to 5.3 mmol/L. I will avoid the food items that cause hyperglycemia.
  10. gangadharan_nair

    Anyone tried Actos? Experiences?

    Pioglitazone (generic name) Actos (brand name) is used with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Pioglitazone is in a...
  11. gangadharan_nair

    Diabetes and Kidney disease

    CONTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL You can also slow kidney damage by controlling your blood sugar level through:-- Eating healthy foods Getting regular exercise Taking medicine or insulin as instructed by your provider Checking your blood sugar level as often as instructed and keeping a record of...
  12. gangadharan_nair

    foot pain - hba1c 6.7

    Follow your provider's advice on how to slow diabetic nerve damage. Control your blood sugar (glucose) level by:-- * Eating healthy foods * Getting regular exercise Checking your blood sugar as often as instructed and keeping a record of your numbers so that you know the types...
  13. gangadharan_nair

    What to do Post Prediabetes?

    Practical Prescriber (Sixteenth Edition) published by Dr. Aspi F. Golwalla MD, FACC, FCPS, FCCP and Dr.Sharukh A. Golwalla MD (Med) DM (Card), FCCP. (ISBN No.978-93-80206-22-6)
  14. gangadharan_nair

    What to do Post Prediabetes?

    Diabetic patients should modify their diet according to their requirements. My diet consists of one cup of cooked rice + a lot of vegetables + fish curry. Long wheat flour is also used to make other foods. My fasting blood sugar is between 4.7 mmol/L to 5.3 mmol/L. I check my FBS daily and make...
  15. gangadharan_nair

    readings 2hours after eating should be? when prediabetic

    According to the criteria of the World Health Organization and the American Diabetes Association, impaired glucose tolerance is defined as two-hour glucose levels of 140 to 199 mg per dL (7.8 to 11.0 mmol/l) on the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test. Source:--...
  16. gangadharan_nair

    Pre diabetes and dawn phenomenon + ketosis

    The dawn phenomenon can be managed in many patients by avoiding carbohydrate intake at bedtime.
  17. gangadharan_nair

    Prediabetes queries

    Adopt low carbohydrate diet Engage in some form of light aerobic exercise in consultation with your cardiologist. Avoid / reduce fat and oils.
  18. gangadharan_nair

    Confused newbie

    Brisk walking for 30 minutes everyday will reduce your hypertension (high blood pressure) and dyslipidemia (high cholesterol level).
  19. gangadharan_nair

    What to do Post Prediabetes?

    Practical Prescriber (Sixteenth Edition) published by Dr. Aspi F. Golwalla MD, FACC, FCPS, FCCP and Dr.Sharukh A. Golwalla MD (Med) DM (Card), FCCP. (ISBN No.978-93-80206-22-6)
  20. gangadharan_nair

    Course of Action - Lifestyle

    Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms are pain, numbness, and tingling, in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side of the ring fingers. Symptoms...