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Blood Report - HbA1c & Iron serum
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My wife has yesterday done blood report 2 months after delivery.
Her HbA1c is showing 6.2 and iron serum is 49.7 ug/dl.
Can you advise whether I need to start any medicine for her ?
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she is at a pre diabetic stage and if careful lifestlye changes are not done she might become diabetic in future.
consult for all the precationary measures one can take to prevent hba1c from increasing any further
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consult physician
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Not necessarily needed
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Balanced diet with nutritional supplement is advisable
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Hb1AC upto 6.4 is normal avoid high carbohydrate diet n sugars and for iron deficiency start iron n folic acid for next 6 months
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Consult for proper medications
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Congratulations... no need to start nedicines.. just life style modifications
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She's pre diabetic. No need of any medications, just life style modification is enough.
Her iron stores are less she would need iron supplements.
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consult for any query
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take iron and calcium suppliments for 6 months.
exclusive breastfeeding is advisable. weight reduction is advisable.
avoid oily and fried food.
have more fruits and vegetables.
have high fiber diet.
mild physical activity is helpful.
avoid stress.
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After the delivery till 6 months , iron folic acid along with calcium tablets must be taken.
As per the report iron serum is mildly low
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try to consult Dr and start taking medication properly
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