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What Can Be Done To Increase The Vitamin D3 Levels?
Question: I have a question on the tests conducted for my mother. She is 59 and a diabetic. It is in the initial stages and her FBS is at 121 and RBS is nearly 158. Her triglyceride levels are at 245.
The doctors have advised no medication but exercises. Meanwhile, they asked for a test of Vitamin D3 and B12 to be conducted.
The B12 levels turned out to be normal but the D3 was at 14.2 (which is very less). What should be done to improve these levels. As she has sugar levels, what can be done to increase the D3 levels so that any other problems do not arise?
The doctors have advised no medication but exercises. Meanwhile, they asked for a test of Vitamin D3 and B12 to be conducted.
The B12 levels turned out to be normal but the D3 was at 14.2 (which is very less). What should be done to improve these levels. As she has sugar levels, what can be done to increase the D3 levels so that any other problems do not arise?
Brief Answer:
Vitamin D3 sachets for six weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Vitamin D3 levels, earlier it was not at all considered to be of therapeutic value in diabetes patients but now it has become important as it help to control blood sugars and increase stamina and immunity.
Recently vitamin D3 supplementation should be done at weekly once for 6 to 8 weeks. Strength should be at 0000 thousand units.
Adequate Sunlight exposure, which should be specifically at afternoon light for atleast half an hour or one hour is needed.
Hope this information is helpful.
Thanks,
Vitamin D3 sachets for six weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Vitamin D3 levels, earlier it was not at all considered to be of therapeutic value in diabetes patients but now it has become important as it help to control blood sugars and increase stamina and immunity.
Recently vitamin D3 supplementation should be done at weekly once for 6 to 8 weeks. Strength should be at 0000 thousand units.
Adequate Sunlight exposure, which should be specifically at afternoon light for atleast half an hour or one hour is needed.
Hope this information is helpful.
Thanks,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you doctor.. I just have some clarifications on this. It is as follows:-
How will the medicines be given, as capsules or what way?
As the test shows 14.2, is that a standard unit or should be multiplied by1000 ius?
Is less levels relates to other problems like mood swings, acidity?
Regards
How will the medicines be given, as capsules or what way?
As the test shows 14.2, is that a standard unit or should be multiplied by1000 ius?
Is less levels relates to other problems like mood swings, acidity?
Regards
Brief Answer:
capsules and in sachets
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
Vitamin d3 is available in both capsules and sachets which needed to be taken with milk or water
Less levels are associated with gastritis and other problems.
Thanks
capsules and in sachets
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
Vitamin d3 is available in both capsules and sachets which needed to be taken with milk or water
Less levels are associated with gastritis and other problems.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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