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Suggest Remedy For High Diabetes In An Elderly Person
Hello doctor, Let me ask you something. My mother checked sugar level 1 week before and it is understood that she is having 204 in fasting. She is very upset. Actually she is not having sugar in tea or any sweets. Please give a suggestions to reduce this.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Increased blood glucose levels could be caused not only due to presence of sugar in food, but also from presence of other carbohydrates in diet.
Basically, it is due to impaired glucose uptake and metabolism due to decreased insulin secretion and/or its action.
Diabetes needs to be confirmed by means of following investigations:
1. Fasting and Postprandial blood glucose measurement.
2. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measurement.
Once confirmed, according to the results, high glucose levels can be controlled by anti-diabetic drugs along with proper diet and exercise.
Regular follow-up with investigations is necessary to know weather glucose levels are under control.
You need to consult Diabetologist or Physician for proper evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Increased blood glucose levels could be caused not only due to presence of sugar in food, but also from presence of other carbohydrates in diet.
Basically, it is due to impaired glucose uptake and metabolism due to decreased insulin secretion and/or its action.
Diabetes needs to be confirmed by means of following investigations:
1. Fasting and Postprandial blood glucose measurement.
2. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measurement.
Once confirmed, according to the results, high glucose levels can be controlled by anti-diabetic drugs along with proper diet and exercise.
Regular follow-up with investigations is necessary to know weather glucose levels are under control.
You need to consult Diabetologist or Physician for proper evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Fasting glucose levels of 204mg/ml is quite high.
Diabetes is caused due to decreased insulin secretion and / or action. To diagnose and treat diabetes, you need to check Fasting and Postprandial Blood Glucose along with HbA1c levels.
Kindly consult Physician or Diabetologist with reports for appropriate evaluation and management.
She would require administration of anti-diabetic drugs along with proper diet plan and exercise to keep her glucose levels under check.
Also regular follow-up with investigations is necessary to know weather glucose levels is under control.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Fasting glucose levels of 204mg/ml is quite high.
Diabetes is caused due to decreased insulin secretion and / or action. To diagnose and treat diabetes, you need to check Fasting and Postprandial Blood Glucose along with HbA1c levels.
Kindly consult Physician or Diabetologist with reports for appropriate evaluation and management.
She would require administration of anti-diabetic drugs along with proper diet plan and exercise to keep her glucose levels under check.
Also regular follow-up with investigations is necessary to know weather glucose levels is under control.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
I find this answer helpful
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