My mother is suffering from diabetes for the past 5-6 years. But in the recent times from Jan 2017 onwards her weight is decreasing drastically. Previous week her haemoglobin was 7.6%.Please help us.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist46yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. If diabetes (blood glucose) is not in control and if patient has high blood glucose, then a considerable glucose is lost through urine (glycosuria), this can cause severe tiredness and weight loss. It is necessary to maintain FBG <100 mg, PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c%<6.8. Then all the related symptoms can be in control. As regards the low hemoglobin (7.6 g%, that too is too low. This can also contribute to feeling weak and tired, plus to weight loss. She needs immediate correction of her Hb level, either by giving packed cells (RBCs), or Iron Injections plus oral supplements. Also investigations have to be done to find out is there any cause for iron loss or is there any bleeding problem. So better to visit your local good hospital and get the treatment. Thanks.  

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