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Hi am 7weeks pregnant now but I got to know I have sugar level high .. and my hba1c is exact 6 .. hence can u explain about this? Is it pregnancy diabetes or pre pregnancy diabetes ?

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By the latest definition of GDM this falls under pre pregnancy diabetes if your sugar levels are high for pregnancy. GDM appears only in 2nd or 3rd trimester of diabetes. The hyperglycemia during thi ...  Read More

Hello, I wanted to know if pregnancy in type 2 diabetes is safe for both mother and child or not if blood sugar levels are well under control with anti-diabetic pills. Are there any chances for the child to be suffering from diabetes or any malfunctions?

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Well, pregnancy is safe in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Only thing is that, once u become pregnant, u have to switch it over to insulin or metformin therapy. ...  Read More

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HI,My sister is pregnant since 2months , recently tested blood sugar,she has random 240 and HBA1C is 8%, Never diagnosed with diabetes before,Is this any thing because of pregnancy or not,will this cured after birth. Please suggest.

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2 months..means mostly she had Diabetes before pregnancy.Consult urgently and bring sugars down..so that baby is healthy and fine.Less likely it will go after childbirth ...  Read More

Hi Madam/Sir, I have done my urine pregnancy test and it was positive and my gynaecologist advised blood tests and i was diagnosed with diabetes. My HBA1C was 7.8 and what has to be done further?? Please suggest

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Keep FBS around 100mg. Preferably use insulin to control blood sugar. ...  Read More

What are the normal target sugar levels for diabetes during pregnancy. Our diabetologist told us < 95 fasting and < 135/140 pp 2 hours. Pls confirm

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Those are fine levels,maintaine same. ...  Read More

My wife was diagnosed with diabetes 17 years ago during pregnancy. She is becoming very weak. At this time, he is taking regular 3 doses of Human Mixstard and Human actraprid Insulin. The amount of insulin is 8-10-8. plz sugget

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Consult an endocrinologist or Diabetologist for evaluation ...  Read More

Hi. My husband and I got our blood test done on 20th of April and had blood glucose levels as high as 350/550, fasting /PP. We check fasting glucose every Sunday. Today it was below 110 for both of us. We are having Glycomet GP 1mg pills We both have been married for 18 months now. I wanted to know will diabetes affect my pregnancy and the healt

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Diabetes does affect pregnancy . You have to do frequent blood test and need medicines Throughout pregnancy , may be inj . Insulin if not controlled with oral medicines. ...  Read More

Just got the result of my diabetes, will you please advice me for further treatments. Do I want me to take tablet or insulin

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Diabetes in pregnancy is very delicate situation. The sugar levels need to be very tightly controlled with fasting less than 90 and 1 hr PP less than 140. Treatment is either diet alone or insulin. Or ...  Read More

I had diabetes before I was pregnant. Now that I am pregnant, how often should I monitor my BG levels? -

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I am sure that your Gynaecologist, would have appraised to have your Hba1c < 6.5 prior to conception as its very important , so as to avoid maternal and foetal complications. If in case its well co ...  Read More

I am 33 yr old had a diabetes from last 2 year and also 32 week pregnancy. I am taking insulin brand name insugen R breakfast 8 unit lunch and dinner 16 unit sugar level is in betwe en 135 to 165 on glucose meter. From last week I am getting low blood sugar in morning 3 am even though before sleeping my blood sugar is in range. Daily I take dinner

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Hi sorry to hear you are having problems with the sugar levels. The insulin you are taking at the moment seems to the culprit , especially the one you are taking at night time. This particular insu ...  Read More

Hello, I would like to request an online consultation and examination regarding a condition affecting my penis. I have had Type 2 diabetes for the past 4 years, and over time I have noticed that the skin on my penis has become progressively harder. I have already consulted an allopathic doctor who suggested surgery as a treatment option. However,

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Hai, Its PHIMOSIS... ...  Read More

My father is 57 and has diabetes. His weight is around 64 kg at 5’11”, which seems low. We want to make sure his diabetes is well controlled and check if there’s any underlying reason for his low weight.

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Check hba1c ...  Read More

​Hi dr I am 32 Years And now 5 week pregnant also. ​Weight Journey: Reduced from 66.5 kg to 57.5 kg in 3 months (Jan to March). ​Medical History: ​HbA1c in December: 7.0% (Fasting sugar was between 98–116 mg/dL)post meal always below 120 in glucometr.Recent HbA1c (March 22): 5.6% (Achieved through only diet and exercis

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Please regularly check your sugars. As doctors have said - its a great metabolic success. However a very restrictive diet may not be the right way to go in terms of pregnancy and nutrition. Do consu ...  Read More

My father aged 60 years having diabetes since last 20 years Presently taking ozomet pg 2 in morning before breakfast and zukonorm 50/500 before lunch and istamet 100/1000 at night but his sugar increased in winter upto 300 post meal 300 sugar is on the higher side Mostly his sugars are on the higher side sometime it is ok This time in winter hi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My husband has diabetes from 3 years and he is taking tablets but still its not reducing. I understand there should be diet changes and physically activities but due to office work and stress he is not able to do it. His sugar after food is more than 300 . What can i do pls help

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Post-meal sugar >300 mg/dL means his diabetes is poorly controlled. Tablets alone may not be enough now. Stress, irregular meals, lack of activity, wrong diet, missed doses, or inadequate drug dose ca ...  Read More

Hello doctor , i am 27 years, having pcos I am having gestational diabetes i detect when I am 8th month of pregnancy I am feeling very nervous ..is it very risk Can u pls answer ...

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Heyy Yeah diabetes in pregnancy is high risk but we have to control the Blood sugar as it’s almost your completion time so don’t worry we’ll manage it together. Continue diabetic diet, avoid junk ...  Read More

Hi,I have more food cravings...I am in pre diabetes stage..can I use medicine now? Is it compulsory?

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“Don’t take it without direct doctor’s consent. In pre-diabetic patients, sugar levels can sometimes fall while using certain medications, but ayurveda medicine can help you ...  Read More

Taking olanzapine from Feb 25 symptoms of diabetes from 01 july diagnosed with dka and diabetes 03 October Before 01 July weight was 87kg. 03 October weight was 75.6kg 30 October 80.7kg Now 79.6kg As per 06 oct 2025 Blood test Report - 1. c peptide 0.33 ng/ml, 2. hba1c 14%, 3. negative gad65, means not type 1 diabetes 4. beta cell function

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I am suffering from diabetes since last 25 years.My fbs is 150 and ppbs is 127 What r the ideal tablets

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Continue with medication you are already taking and monitor your blood sugar levels. Have a dietary control. Get HBA1C done . Review with local diabetologist for proper medication. ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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You can stop the tablet for a while and continue with diabetic diet and healthy life style and repeat the test after 2-3 weeks. ...  Read More

I am 32 weeks pregnant. What is the Normal range for sugar- Fasting and after 2 hours of meal? And at what sugar level insulin is recommended? My hba1c is 5.1

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Normal range PP 90-100 and PP 110-140 ...  Read More

I had gestational diabetes, and I had a miscarriage 7 months ago. It was an IVF pregnancy. Since then, my blood sugar has not returned completely to normal. I was taking Metformin. For the past 3 months, without any medication, my fasting glucose has been around 101–102 mg/dl, and my 2-hour post-meal readings have been between 120–145 m

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This looks like a case of persistent impaired glucose tolerance after gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can sometimes unmask a tendency toward type 2 diabetes. Even after pregnancy ends, som ...  Read More

My mother was diagnosed with high BP, blood sugar and diabetes (165 mg/dL) Is Horlicks Diabetes plus good for her ?.

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No ...  Read More

Hii doctor i was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 30th week of pregnancy since then iam on medication taking( sugatab 500mg )post lunch everyday. But fasting sugar readings are always normal. But post lunch & dinner sometimes it shows normal range & sometimes it shows high range like (150 - 180). So my gynecologist suggested me to mee

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Yes since you are near term switch to insulin till delivery and then post delivery depending on sugar levels switch to oral and also get dietician guidance ...  Read More

Am a diabetic patient since last 4 yr,recently i did my c-pepetide(r) test it was 2.92 ng/ml after few days i did insulin (fasting)test also it was 1.8 uu/ml . Why its happpens c peptide is normal range but insulin production is very low. Which type of diabetes I have??

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What is your weight? Family history? You need to give few more details for evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi I have hba1c 6.2 pre diabetes i am taking cantharis and lycopodium for uti and ibs digestion issues Need medicine which i can take with cantharis and lycopodium for prediabetes And dosage no of days x frequency x how many drops aday and time

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my profile ...  Read More

I have a diabetes from 3 years and I I have started to test sugar level from past 2 years my hba1c level always below 5 ,ffbs 100 ppbs below 140.. so I have stopped medicines from 3 months by the opinion of doctor and after 3 months I had a test my sugar level again my hba1c level 4:90 ,average is 88..and random blood sugar 157 and urine sugar pres

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Continue diabetes medication as prescribed by doctor and do not leave medication. Control sugar level with diet and medication ...  Read More

Any medicine needed for.pre diabetes ..lot of antibiotics antifungal and anti allergic medicine can cause disturbance in body leading.to.diabetes

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No Medicine required for pre diabetic patients. Ensure dietary guidelines and exercise ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my pregnancy. Took tablets for tat. Post delivery it went back to normal.again after 1.5 years after my delivery my HBA1C level is 6.5. I'm still breat feeding my kid. Can this be reversed without medicines?

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Yes it can with diet and exercise ...  Read More

What dieting you should do if u have Gestational Diabetes and what foods should be strictly avoided during Gestational Diabetes?

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Good evening pls connect through the app directly. ...  Read More

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