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Diabetic. HbA1C And Uric Acid Tests Done. No Arthritis Or Gout. Is There A Need To Take Febuxostat Once A Day?
Question: I am a diabetic with HbAic = 7.0 and Uric Acid in blood is 5.0 mg/dl. Cholesterol (127 mg%) and triglycerides (97 mg%) are under control. I have no signs of Artritis or Gout.
Do I need to take Febuxostat 40 mg once a day? (Yes / No).
Do I need to take Febuxostat 40 mg once a day? (Yes / No).
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
The ideal levels of uric acid in blood are 6mg/dl.Since your uric acid levels are 5mg/dl,you need not take FEBUXOSTAT.
The level of HBA1c of 7.0 means an average of blood sugar of app. 154 mg%.
Diabetics can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by keeping their HBA1c below 7.0 .
Make sure that you keep a regular check of blood pressure and kidney function tests
And always keep a tight control over your sugar.
I hope to have answered your query however you can revert to me for any other query.
Thanks and best of luck.
Thanks for the query
The ideal levels of uric acid in blood are 6mg/dl.Since your uric acid levels are 5mg/dl,you need not take FEBUXOSTAT.
The level of HBA1c of 7.0 means an average of blood sugar of app. 154 mg%.
Diabetics can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by keeping their HBA1c below 7.0 .
Make sure that you keep a regular check of blood pressure and kidney function tests
And always keep a tight control over your sugar.
I hope to have answered your query however you can revert to me for any other query.
Thanks and best of luck.
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