Why Gps Are Giving Me Different Options When Recently Diagnosed With Diabetes ?

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 2022

Mon, 5 Sep 2022 Answered on

Tue, 1 Oct 2024 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes but very confused as gps are giving me different options

Answered by Dr. Dr. Elona (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details please.(medical history,weight,actual medication/s)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through you query.

After the diagnosis of Diabetes,it is important to change your lifestyle.
Healthy eating,regular exercise,weight loss and blood sugar monitoring are the the first rules of diabetes management.

I need to see your test results in order to understand better your situation and to give my opinion if you need diabetes medication.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Elona (5 minutes later)

Reports are attached my kidney function test and rest all is normal. I do have fatty liver diagnosed 2 years ago but I feel healthy and no other symptoms. I was in XXXXXXX for 4 months and not sure if the results are due to that. I have stared healthy food and exercise. My dads side all are diabetic.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Elona (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Focus on healthy lifestyle

Detailed Answer:
HI again
I have gone through your attached report.

As i said ,lifestyle changes like a low carb diet, being active every day and keep a healthy body weight are the key to manage your diabetes and to reverse your fatty liver disease.

Meantime monitor your blood sugar reasults,fasting,before and 2h after each meal for 2-3 days.
Let me know the results and i will be happy to guide you further.

Best regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Elona (2 days later)

Hello Dr 3 days ago the my fasting blood sugar was 7.2 and today it is 5.7.I have attached the evidence. I think life style change is working but what do I do when I have dinner invite am I allowed once a week cheat days?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Elona (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
Lifestyle.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I appologise for the late reply.

Your last fasting blood result is near the range and this means that you are trying to do your best to control your diabetes.

My advices is to have a healthy lifestyle every day,measuring and watching your weight,limiting unhealthy foods and choosing healthy meals (especial when you have dinner invitations and eat outdoors),staying hydrated but limiting sugared beverages.

I 'm sure that if you follow these tips,you will have good blood sugar results.

Anyway if there is any problems with your diabetes (in the future),feel free to contact me.
I will be happy to help.

Wish you all the best.

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