Suggest Treatment For Diabetes

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

Question: I am asking this question for my husband, who is 29 years old. Due to obesity(BMI value is higher) we have done a medical check up for diabetes recently. The result is as follows Fasting blood sugar(FBS) - 163 Post Prandial Blood Sugar - 209 Please advise as with the diets to follow for if any medications needed. I have read that Keto diet(low carbonate diet) is good for diabetes. If it is good will it effect the cholesterol level?

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Start metformin. Detailed Answer: dear ma'm , hi! it is definitely clear that he has diabetes. he needs to be on metformin 500 mg twice a day, after breakfast and after dinner. he needs to avoid sweets absolutely and fried food. regular exercise is a must. regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (10 hours later)

Is Ketogenic diet good for diabetes?

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer: yes it can help control diabetes. Detailed Answer: Dear ma'm, Hi! ketogenic diet is a diet low in carb and promote fat metabolism. so definitely it helps in maintaining low blood sugars, helps in weight reduction as well. regards!

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

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (5 minutes later)

Thank you for your valuable advise.

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer: you are welcome ma'm! Detailed Answer: dear ma'm, pleasure is mine. thanks for being on health care magic.

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