Brief Answer:
further necessary information

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I'm of the following opinion:

1. Do let me know about the Age and whether it is fasting of postprandial blood sugar value?

PS. any other concomitant systemic disease??

2. Diet:

i. Take: green gram, horse gram, pigeon pea, bitter gourd, black pepper, pumpkin, radish, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, light exercise,brinjal, cauliflower, tomato, okra, cucumber, guava, apple, pears, dry massage.

ii. Avoid: newly harvested rice, black gram, curd, milk, butter milk, jaggery, sugarcane, day time sleeping,cold water or refrigerated things, sweets.

3. say NO to: Sugar, all sweets, cakes, sweetened biscuits-drinks, sweet fruits like mangoes and grapes, jam,honey, canned sweet fruits.

4. Eat in Plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, lady's finger, soup [tomato/vegetable], butter milk, sugar free drinks, tea/coffee with sweeteners, all cereals, sprouted pulses.

5. Eat restricted quantities: chapati, bread, corn flour, plain or salted biscuits, rice, meat, eggs, chicken, fish, skimmed milk.

6. Regularize timings and quantity of meals.
. be careful in festivals and marriages, compensate for extra sweets by reducing previous and subsequent meals
. do not remain starving for long periods.
. avoid alcoholic drinks.

7. wash the feet daily, dry them, inspect them & then sprinkle lot of talcum powder.
. avoid walking barefoot, even at home.
. wear soft cotton socks and canvas shoes, avoid tight fitting shoes and chappals.
. cut nails carefully and always after bath, when they are soft.

PS. what to look for clinically
1. Weight
2. blood pressure [must be checked on every visit]
3. Check peripheral pulses on the legs [even if the patient does not have any leg complaints]
4. Examine the feet: especially the interdigital spaces and soles, for infections, ulcer and sensory loss.


At her initial stage of high blood sugar I do prepare herbal medicine with no side effects and dose is one capsule daily along with weekly diet regime, If interested I can courier you the medicine along with further necessary information.


Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician

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