Is It Safe To Have Yogurt While Suffering From Heart Disease?

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2015

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Question : I have heart disease and eat quite of bit yogurt. Am I causing more damage to my arteries by eating yogurt?What are the systems of pre diabetes?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yoghurt is great food choice, following diabetes signs

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,

I understand your concern.

Yoghurt is a very nutritious food. There is nothing bad in eating in daily basis. Caution is required with fatty yoghurt that contains high fatty components.

With regards to pre/diabetes, the most common signs include :
- increased thirst and hunger (polydipsia and polyphagia )
- frequent urination
- persistent high blood sugar levels which is the most important

Hope it was of help!
Let me know if you need further information!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (13 hours later)

Previous information was helpful. My Dr has prescribed Effient 10mg. I've been taking this since October 2014. Since then I have developed a very itchy rash on my arms, also circular splotches on my legs with a small knot in the middle. My doctor doesn't think this is caused by Effient. What do you think! Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photo of itchy skin rash is needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Can you please provide a clear photo of the itchy rash on your arms? I need to have a look at them and analyze them myself before running into final conclusions!

Looking forward to have the photos in!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (22 hours later)

Hello, thank you for your answer. I did read your response and found it helpful. About the rash, I am not very technology literate but as soon as my daughter comes home I will ask her assistance in forwarding a picture. I appreciate your speedy replies.

Thank you,

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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I'm waiting for the picture to be uploaded.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
I'm waiting for the picture to be uploaded. Till than I wish you a good health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar