Is Hemoglobin Level Of 10.5 In A Diabetic A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2015

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Question : Hemoglobin level 10.5 in a diabetic patients

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your findings suggests mild anemia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your findings suggests mild anemia.
You should take iron rich food like green leafy vegetables etc.If you are non -vegetarian then you may also take fish,chicken etc.
You may also take combination tablet of iron-zinc supplementation.Along with iron you can take one glass of lemon water for better absorption of iron.Folic acid supplementation can also be taken.One tablet is to be take daily.
Target of hemoglobin should be 14.0 gm %.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Suggest any tablet for supplement of iron & zinc

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may take supplementation from any reputed brands.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You may take supplementation from any reputed brands like Fefol Z etc. Since they are prescription drugs, it will require a consultation with a physician for the prescription.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta