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Suggest Ways To Manage Diabetes

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: For several months I have intensely craved romaine hearts. I eat 1/2 bag of chopped romaine to 11/2 bag chopped romaine. Would like to know why. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out diabetes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Extensive cravings can be a sign of vitamin / minerals deficiency or diabetes in some individuals. Get serum albumin, fasting blood sugar, HBA1C and basic metabolic panel done in consultation with your doctor.

If they are normal then it can be related psychologically to that very food item. Ispaghula husk 2 full spoons in a 300 ml glass of water as soon as the craving occurs can help minimize the craving and help with satiety.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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