Hello doctor, am a diabetic patient for 5 years with medication like metformin, sitagliptin,losartan, thyronorm,atorvastatin etc. So my question is can I use apple cider vinegar? And how to use the apple cider vinegar?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist52yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. Apple cider vinegar can be used by everybody including people with diabetes and other ailments. However, please keep in mind achieving a strict glucose control with appropriate medication, properly planned & restricted diet and regular exercise to maintain weight with in normal limit, these are very vital. Similarly since you have hypothyroidism, even TSH needs to be well controlled (between 3 to 4 mU/L). Similarly the lipids also need to be with in normal limits. As regards diabetes I am sure you are aware at your young age it is absolutely essential to maintain FBG< 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% < 6.5%. If you have managed to maintain all the parameters in the above mentioned fashion, then it is fine. If you have any questions please do come back. Since nothing is mentioned about weight, height and diet or exercise, no further comments can be made. All the best. Thanks. 

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Dr. S.K. TandonSexologist42yrs exp

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Yes sure a small study in people with diabetes reported that consuming 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed time reduced fasting blood sugar by 4 % numerous other studies in humans show that vinegar can improve insulin function and lower blood sugar levels after meals for more contact me on line by paid audio consultation.  

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Dr. Pranaw Kumar SharmaDiabetologist6yrs exp

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Yes you can use apple cider vinegar for health promotion it's use described on packing level.  

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