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Can Ayurvedic Supplement Called Diabecon DS Be Taken Along With Insulin?

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Question : My father is a Diabetic and is on Insulin . He was earlier on Tablets. However post his Bypass Surgery two years agao he has now been put on Insulin. But with Insulin his sugar levels are not under control. His doctor insists that he should continue iwth Insulin as it is safer. Can he can take an Ayurvedic supplement call Diabecon DS along with Insulin. Will that help regulate his sugar levels. Are there any known side effects
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Brief Answer: need clarifications Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following points needs clarification before opting for Ayurveda line of management. 1. please mention the age and weight of your father and dose of Insulin [in units] 2. since sugar is not under control: is it fasting blood sugar [FBS] or post prandial blood sugar [PPBS] or BOTH?? 3. any evidences of renal involvement [blood urea and serum creatinine reports] 4. any other significant serious illness in the past [like lower respiratory tract infection, hypertension, high cholesterol levels]. 5. h/o frequent change of refractory error in eye. 6. has he received steroids and/or diuretics [water pills]: which may cause secondary diabetes. 7. with insulin therapy patient ranges from responsive to resistant [probably he might be resistant to insulin] 8. since suffering from diabetes, please let me know the duration [in years] and also about any complications arised like: . retinopathy . neuropathy. . recurrent infection. . skin complications. PS. Diabecon DS [double strength]is to be taken as an adjuvant with Therapy [as he is already taking]. since till date none of my patient(s) has reported any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage, please consult your physician to prescribe the dosage that best suits the condition. [since it is a prescription drug] Please revert back with above concerns so that Ayurveda Dietary Regime and Lifestyle Management can be initiated Dr. Munish Sood Consultant & Physician Naimittika Clinic.
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Can Ayurvedic Supplement Called Diabecon DS Be Taken Along With Insulin?

Brief Answer: need clarifications Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following points needs clarification before opting for Ayurveda line of management. 1. please mention the age and weight of your father and dose of Insulin [in units] 2. since sugar is not under control: is it fasting blood sugar [FBS] or post prandial blood sugar [PPBS] or BOTH?? 3. any evidences of renal involvement [blood urea and serum creatinine reports] 4. any other significant serious illness in the past [like lower respiratory tract infection, hypertension, high cholesterol levels]. 5. h/o frequent change of refractory error in eye. 6. has he received steroids and/or diuretics [water pills]: which may cause secondary diabetes. 7. with insulin therapy patient ranges from responsive to resistant [probably he might be resistant to insulin] 8. since suffering from diabetes, please let me know the duration [in years] and also about any complications arised like: . retinopathy . neuropathy. . recurrent infection. . skin complications. PS. Diabecon DS [double strength]is to be taken as an adjuvant with Therapy [as he is already taking]. since till date none of my patient(s) has reported any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage, please consult your physician to prescribe the dosage that best suits the condition. [since it is a prescription drug] Please revert back with above concerns so that Ayurveda Dietary Regime and Lifestyle Management can be initiated Dr. Munish Sood Consultant & Physician Naimittika Clinic.