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How Can A Type-2 Diabetic Who Has CABG Gain Weight?
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Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Question : I have lost my weight. I am also type 2 diabetic patient.for gain of weight I am taking longifened's twice daily. But no result.IAm also post cabg patient. I am taking 1500 mf metformin.daily. I became thin daily. I am taking following med. Ecospirin A/V 75/20.telday h. Tenali 500.glycomet gp 4 forte.vobose m 0.3.prominad 100. I want gain body weight. And sugar level normal
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please give me the following data:
- Your present weight and height.
- What are your sugar levels: FBS, RBS, HbA1c etc.
- Also, tell about your activity level.
- How many years ago were you diagnosed with diabetes?
After knowing these things I will guide you.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
General & Family Physician
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please give me the following data:
- Your present weight and height.
- What are your sugar levels: FBS, RBS, HbA1c etc.
- Also, tell about your activity level.
- How many years ago were you diagnosed with diabetes?
After knowing these things I will guide you.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
PP---205 Fasting--90 Weight-58kg. HEIGHT- 5ft 5 inches. DIADETIC DIAGONOSED ON Sept.2008.
Brief Answer:
Weight is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your sugar level like FBS and PP sugar are adequate. As per your weight (58 kg) and height of 5 feet 5 inches, your BMI comes out to be 22.10. Now, I must say that your weight is adequate as per Indian standard.
Usually, Metformin decreases the weight of the patient. You should take well-balanced diet and consult a dietitian for a diet chart.
As you are diabetic and have already undergone CABG, you should not be worried about losing weight. It is adequate. In your case, I will suggest that you keep a record of your weight as it should not go on decreasing.
If you are getting too worried then I request your doctor to put you on insulin instead of diabetes drugs. Also, get your diabetes under control with regard to the HbA1c level.
My final comment is that your weight is normal and I request you not to stress about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
General & Family Physician
Weight is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your sugar level like FBS and PP sugar are adequate. As per your weight (58 kg) and height of 5 feet 5 inches, your BMI comes out to be 22.10. Now, I must say that your weight is adequate as per Indian standard.
Usually, Metformin decreases the weight of the patient. You should take well-balanced diet and consult a dietitian for a diet chart.
As you are diabetic and have already undergone CABG, you should not be worried about losing weight. It is adequate. In your case, I will suggest that you keep a record of your weight as it should not go on decreasing.
If you are getting too worried then I request your doctor to put you on insulin instead of diabetes drugs. Also, get your diabetes under control with regard to the HbA1c level.
My final comment is that your weight is normal and I request you not to stress about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
General & Family Physician
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