Suggest Treatment For Diabetes

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2014

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Thu, 11 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello Doc,am in a serious trouble.Am having symptoms of diabetes.Unquenchsble thirsts,slight paralysis at my right smsllest finger.Frequent urination.am just 32

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to a urinary infection also.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The symptoms that you are having can be due to a urinary infection and electrolyte imbalance caused by excessive urination.
This can be confirmed by getting a routine urine examination, fasting blood sugar, urine culture and serum electrolytes evaluated.
You can start taking plenty of electrolyte rich fluids like fresh fruit juices and Garotade and see if it helps in improvement of your symptoms. Taking methylcobalamin supplements will also help.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 minutes later)

Thanks Doc, that means its not diabetes? But how will i know if its diabetes? Pls am very scared. I dont want to have it at this my age. My BP is 145/89

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not likely to be diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is too early to jump to a diagnosis without proper investigations. Your BP is on a higher side. You get the relevant tests done to find out the cause for your symptoms. Self diagnosis like this is seldom accurate.
Diabetes is often not associated with any symptoms and is detected after a blood test only.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (19 hours later)

Hello Doc, i checked my blood sugar before meal its 167.4 while after meal was 178.2. Then mu blood pressure is 126/86. Pls how will i know i have diabetes or about to have it .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Test fasting blood glucose.

Detailed Answer:
It is best to check a fasting blood glucose level and 2 hours after taking all the three meals. You need to have four readings or a glucose tolerance test done for a proper diagnosis.
Do consult your physician for proper evaluation.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (25 hours later)

Thanks Doc, i went to hospital and they did a fasting blood sugar test (enzyme type) and it read 105. Doc advised me to calm down & mind my sugar intake. I've been taking fruits as you advised and also supplements(trevo). My colesterol level is 138. I've equally started regular excercise .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The levels are normal.

Detailed Answer:
A fasting reading of 105 is not worrisome. Continue taking citrus juicy fruits like oranges and decrease the intake of sugar in the food and beverages. Regular exercise will help you a lot. There is nothing to worry.
Regards.

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