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What Diet, Cure And Precaution Is To Be Taken For A Person Suffering From Severe Infection?
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My sister is 22 years old, last month she was suffering from a severe infection and +5 ketones were detected, and after 15 days of treatment she suffered from a little fluid in lungs..... and now her treatment is in progress but her diabetes gooes 250 in day and 50-60 in night .....she is taking lantus in morning and lupiculin in day and night...she has become very weak.....kindly suggest a diet and precautions for her, so dat she may recover soon....
My sister is 22 years old, last month she was suffering from a severe infection and +5 ketones were detected, and after 15 days of treatment she suffered from a little fluid in lungs..... and now her treatment is in progress but her diabetes gooes 250 in day and 50-60 in night .....she is taking lantus in morning and lupiculin in day and night...she has become very weak.....kindly suggest a diet and precautions for her, so dat she may recover soon....
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Hello,
As you mentioned in the query that she developed fluid in lungs i.e pleural effusion She is diabetic , very very weak, ketonuria present .
In my opinion all these symptoms are concerning .
At the age of 22 years , ketonuria is concerning .Your sister need to investigated with MRI of liver and pancreas along ,lungs.
I would recommend you visit a diabetologist at the earliest and sort this problem.
Good luck for your sister.
Dr. HET
As you mentioned in the query that she developed fluid in lungs i.e pleural effusion She is diabetic , very very weak, ketonuria present .
In my opinion all these symptoms are concerning .
At the age of 22 years , ketonuria is concerning .Your sister need to investigated with MRI of liver and pancreas along ,lungs.
I would recommend you visit a diabetologist at the earliest and sort this problem.
Good luck for your sister.
Dr. HET
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Hello dear,
Given the history that your sister is diabetic & suffering from severe infection, the management of blood sugar level is of prime importance.
Other than that, a low calorie low fat diet should be followed such as:
1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level.
2. Consume low fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods.
3. Have a diet rich in low calorie protein foods such as egg whites, fish, etc.
4. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories.
Instead, drink large amount of water (about 8 to 10 glasses) throughout the day.
5. Dietary fiber such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet.
Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
Given the history that your sister is diabetic & suffering from severe infection, the management of blood sugar level is of prime importance.
Other than that, a low calorie low fat diet should be followed such as:
1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level.
2. Consume low fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods.
3. Have a diet rich in low calorie protein foods such as egg whites, fish, etc.
4. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories.
Instead, drink large amount of water (about 8 to 10 glasses) throughout the day.
5. Dietary fiber such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet.
Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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