Hello Doctors, I'm On Bp, Sugar And Kidney Medicines. Due

Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2020

Question: Hello Doctors, I'm on bp, sugar and kidney medicines. Due to COVID unable to walk, but following Dr Dixit diet. My creatinine is 1.55 and I take Eritel CH 80/12.5mg. last time I consulted my doctor it was 1.38 around 6 months back. Doctor advised no change in medication. HbA1c - 7.7. Tab - Tenglyn 20mg. Please advise. All kidney tests including Doppler have come clear.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reduce proteins in your diet and drink good amount of water

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Sir, From the details you have given us,
Serum creatinine is slightly high. This shows that Kidney functioning is slightly disturbed. Nothing to worry much.Reduce proteins in your diet. Have high fibre diet like vegetables, fruits etc., Start simple walking, but not rigorous exercise. Consult your treating doctor regarding any changes in your kidney medicines. Drink good amount of water.

Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Phanindra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (33 minutes later)

For diabetics I take Tenglyn 20mg in morning, do I need to change the doses to bring Hb1Ac down.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue same

Detailed Answer:
Sir,

continue same dose for one more month along with walking. After a month of walkimg with same dosage check again sugar levels. If still more then the dose can be increased. also get Fasting and Post prandial sugar levels done after one month. As of now no change .

Thank you sir,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng