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Is Eating Grapefruit Safe For Diabetics?
Question: Is grapefruit recommeded for type 2 diabetic patient??????
Brief Answer:
Can be taken in limited amount.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. It has been claimed to improve the insulin sensitivity in the body and help in improvement in diabetes status. It is low in calories so can be taken by a diabetic in a limited amount say maximum 1 or 2 a day.
Only thing that should be kept in mind is that it interacts with drugs of class "Stations" like Atorvastatin. So if you are on any statins you should avoid grapefruit.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Can be taken in limited amount.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. It has been claimed to improve the insulin sensitivity in the body and help in improvement in diabetes status. It is low in calories so can be taken by a diabetic in a limited amount say maximum 1 or 2 a day.
Only thing that should be kept in mind is that it interacts with drugs of class "Stations" like Atorvastatin. So if you are on any statins you should avoid grapefruit.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can i take moringa juice and boiled guava leaf to improve my diabtetic status, am type 2.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes you can take them but they alone help only in borderline diabetes. If your blood sugars are very high then you might require medications.
Since you are very much interested in natural ways I appreciate that and want to add to your knowledge that Fenugreek seeds are most effective in controlling blood sugar levels.
If you have any further query please ask me.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes you can take them but they alone help only in borderline diabetes. If your blood sugars are very high then you might require medications.
Since you are very much interested in natural ways I appreciate that and want to add to your knowledge that Fenugreek seeds are most effective in controlling blood sugar levels.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Am withing the range btw 67 to XXXXXXX 120 my average in 1 month is 97. Again is tiger nuts advisable and also bitter leaf ( vernonia amygdlina)??
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes both items can be taken. Actually they ate claimed to have properties of controlling blood sugar.
But standard trials and studies have been conducted on Fenugreek seeds and they are very helpful.
Rest all have doubtful role.
If you have any further query please ask me.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes both items can be taken. Actually they ate claimed to have properties of controlling blood sugar.
But standard trials and studies have been conducted on Fenugreek seeds and they are very helpful.
Rest all have doubtful role.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I ordered for the fenugreek herbal supplement and i will get it next week, am currently taking metfornin 1000 mg 2 times daily after food and piogliatazone ch &linagliptin. Do u advise i should take them same time..
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
You should take Metformin in divided doses twice a day.
Rest i can help only if I know your blood sugar status / chart before breakfast , before lunch, before dinner.
Revert with these details and also mention the dose you are taking of Pioglitazone and Linagliptin.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
You should take Metformin in divided doses twice a day.
Rest i can help only if I know your blood sugar status / chart before breakfast , before lunch, before dinner.
Revert with these details and also mention the dose you are taking of Pioglitazone and Linagliptin.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Hi, pls advise me on how to take the fenugreek herbal supplement. Is ok for me to be going into the steam room while taking this medicarions.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I don't know which company supplement you have bought. You can check the dosages of that particular brand on the label.
I advise to buy natural fenugreek seeds and grind them and take 3 teaspoons in night with water.
And if you are comfortable you can take steam bath. No special contraindication is there. Many people say its warm to use so avoid hot things. But I don't recommend such things if you are comfortable.
If you have any further query feel comfortable to ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I don't know which company supplement you have bought. You can check the dosages of that particular brand on the label.
I advise to buy natural fenugreek seeds and grind them and take 3 teaspoons in night with water.
And if you are comfortable you can take steam bath. No special contraindication is there. Many people say its warm to use so avoid hot things. But I don't recommend such things if you are comfortable.
If you have any further query feel comfortable to ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi dr. Pls i want u to clatify to me whether hypertitis is transferable from person to person say from husband to wife or other way round, and if it is how do u avoid it? And pls xplain to how dangerous it is????
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend..
There is nothing lime hypertitis.
Please explain.
In case you are talking about Hepatitis make it clear.
Good Luck.
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Dear Friend..
There is nothing lime hypertitis.
Please explain.
In case you are talking about Hepatitis make it clear.
Good Luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sorry gor the spelling mistake and mix up. I mean exactly as u put it,,,,,
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Dear Friend.
Hepatitis is of many types like Hepatitis A, B, C, E.
B and C spread through sexual contact with affected partner.
A and E spread through unhygienic living and oro fecal route like from contaminated water.
See if you could brief me about your exposure and what problem and doubt you are facing I can guide you much better. And can guide you regarding the prevention.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hepatitis is of many types like Hepatitis A, B, C, E.
B and C spread through sexual contact with affected partner.
A and E spread through unhygienic living and oro fecal route like from contaminated water.
See if you could brief me about your exposure and what problem and doubt you are facing I can guide you much better. And can guide you regarding the prevention.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi dr. It my fiacee she has hepatitis be non reactive up to this point what do u advise and safest way to have contact...
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome back.
If her Hepatitis B is Non Reactive then there is nothing to worry.
The best way is to get vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome back.
If her Hepatitis B is Non Reactive then there is nothing to worry.
The best way is to get vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, dr this is to clarify to u, that she is acutally hepatitis b reactive but she fine and good health and very acive, rather she is trying to determine the viral load. My question is how safe is it to be with her and other safety precautions..
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You are at risk of contracting infection from her through sexual contact and through sharing of any blood contaminated object that can even happen by mistake.
My sincere advise for you is that if you have been involved with her physically get yourself tested. And if you are negative then get your self vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
If you have any further question please ask me.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You are at risk of contracting infection from her through sexual contact and through sharing of any blood contaminated object that can even happen by mistake.
My sincere advise for you is that if you have been involved with her physically get yourself tested. And if you are negative then get your self vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
If you have any further question please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been vaccinated many times infact just this august i under gone another series of test and it came out negative across all the types of hepatitis a b c d and wat have u.. Her own viral load is below 2.0m pls advise!!!
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome back. I understand your problem. But there is no need of getting yourself vaccinated again and again.
Simply get your Anti HbS levels done. This would tell you that how effective your vaccination is and if you require any further or not.
If you have any further query please ask me.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome back. I understand your problem. But there is no need of getting yourself vaccinated again and again.
Simply get your Anti HbS levels done. This would tell you that how effective your vaccination is and if you require any further or not.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi. As a follow up to discussions regarding the fenugreek attarched is the supplement i got from dubai pls i want u to advise me on how to take it. Then the vera do u also advise i should take it and give me your opinion about it...
Brief Answer:
2 capsules twice daily in night
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I have seen the supplement. You can take 2 capsules twice daily in night.
When your box gets over. Try the cheap and best alternative. Buy fenugreek seeds widely available in the market at local merchant store with name "Methi daana".
Crush the seeds in grinder and then take 2-3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of water.
I dont advise you to go for vera and other supplements.
Simply continue with those Medicines and don't forget to review with me with your Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) after 3months.
If you have any further query feel comfortable to ask me.
Stay Healthy.
2 capsules twice daily in night
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I have seen the supplement. You can take 2 capsules twice daily in night.
When your box gets over. Try the cheap and best alternative. Buy fenugreek seeds widely available in the market at local merchant store with name "Methi daana".
Crush the seeds in grinder and then take 2-3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of water.
I dont advise you to go for vera and other supplements.
Simply continue with those Medicines and don't forget to review with me with your Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) after 3months.
If you have any further query feel comfortable to ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Ok dr thank u very much for the advise i really appreciate. Am not sure we have it here in my country Nigeria, how ever i will soon travel to dubai and its available there so i will get it. Can u dr pls give me your full contact address. My name ia Sa' ad from Nigeria. Thank u....
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I am glad to know that my advise is helpful for you.
You will get fenugreek seeds in Dubai hopefully.
I belong to XXXXXXX and they are available here.
My clinic address is as follows:
Dr Anshul Varshney
G-8 , Ajnara Orchid Market , Rajnagar Extension, XXXXXXX (Delhi NCR), XXXXXXX Pradesh.
If you are happy with my help write a review it makes me happy.
Don't forget to review with me with your frsh HbA1c reports.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I am glad to know that my advise is helpful for you.
You will get fenugreek seeds in Dubai hopefully.
I belong to XXXXXXX and they are available here.
My clinic address is as follows:
Dr Anshul Varshney
G-8 , Ajnara Orchid Market , Rajnagar Extension, XXXXXXX (Delhi NCR), XXXXXXX Pradesh.
If you are happy with my help write a review it makes me happy.
Don't forget to review with me with your frsh HbA1c reports.
Stay Healthy.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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