With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it is being considered as the next big epidemic completely related to lifestyle. India has become the diabetes capital of the world with increasing prevalence. The age of onset of diabetes is reducing, with children having diabetes and requiring insulin. The complications arising out of diabetes are also more there is no bodily system which is not affected by diabetes. For someone who is diabetic, keeping blood sugars under check is the constant challenge. Uncontrolled blood sugars can lead to transient complications including loss of consciousness and fatigue and long-term complications including neuropathy and retinopathy. What is CGMS: Continuous glucose monitoring system is an FDA approved device. This device has a sensor that is placed either in the belly area or on the arm. These sensors identify the sugar levels in the body fluid and send it to a wireless which is worn by the monitor patient as a belt. Readings can be obtained at regular intervals, ranging from every 5 to 15 minutes. CGMS measures blood sugar levels every 15 mins, that is 96 times a day The data can be downloaded into a persona device smartphone, tablet, or laptop and used for further analysis. It does not replace the need for routine monitoring, but helps improve vigilance with a constant monitoring. It can help detect trends and patterns and helps the doctor identify periods of the day when the sugars are too high or too low. The amount of insulin or antidiabetic medication required can be adjusted based on sugar levels. The exercise regimen can be defined including the type, time, and duration of workout. Meal planning can be customized to suit body needs in a better manner. Night-time sugar lows which often go undetected can be monitored with the alarm Highs or low between meals (especially with snacking) can be tracked Determine treatment efficacy. The biggest advantage of CGM devices is that they provide information on what is happening to your blood glucose level every few minutes. CGMS measures blood sugar levels every 15 mins, that is 96 times a day. The newest devices display glucose readings on a screen so you can see in real time - whether glucose levels are rising or falling. Some systems also contain an alarm to let you know when your glucose reaches high or low levels. Some devices are able to display graphs revealing glucose levels collected over a certain number of hours on its display screen. The data collected on all devices can be uploaded to a computer for graphing and further important trend analysis. Whom is it for? If you think this is a great way to constantly watch your sugars, it is not required. The following people would benefit from this. People with insulin pump usage Those who have frequent fluctuations in sugar level, which is not clearly explained Those who are not aware of low sugars, and may have problems with fatigue or loss of consciousness Gestational diabetes. The Usage Continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) may not make life with diabetes any easier. But they can definitely improve health, if you can deal with the hassle and expense. So how do you know if such a system is right for you? You can easily and discreetly view your current glucose values continuously throughout the day, without having to do a finger stick. It s easy and discreet. The monitors have trend arrows that show you if your level is rising or falling quickly, so you can prevent highs and lows. Continuous glucose monitoring can help identify fluctuations and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed with standard HbA1c tests and intermittent fingerstick measurements. The device can capture dangerously low overnight blood sugar levels which often go undetected, reveal high blood sugar levels between meals, show early morning spikes in blood sugar, evaluate how diet and exercise affect blood sugars, and provide up to a 72-hour complete review of the effects of changes made to your therapy by your health-care team. If you are a dedicated investigator, you can use CGMS to understand what s happening with your blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes - Knowing The Types & Symptoms Of It!

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Diabetes is often referred to as diabetes mellitus by physicians, which is used for describing a group of metabolic-related diseases. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar (blood glucose) in the blood, the cause of which might be either the inadequate production of insulin or because the body is unable to use the insulin properly. Diabetes might also be a result of the combination of both.

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MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Ped...read more

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When children suffer from Type 1 diabetes, it means that their pancreas does not produce enough insulin. To stay alive, these children should depend on the external supply of insulin. These children suffering from diabetes go through a devastating experience and in fact, this is a trauma for the caregivers too. There are lots of dietary and lifestyle changes that need to be followed. When children experience symptoms such as extreme thirst, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, irritability, and...more

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MD - Internal Medicine, MBBS

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Diabetes is often referred to as diabetes mellitus by physicians, which is used for describing a group of metabolic-related diseases. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar (blood glucose) in the blood, the cause of which might be either the inadequate production of insulin or because the body is unable to use the insulin properly. Diabetes might also be a result of the combination of both.

There are three types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes which was formerly known a...more

Health Query

Hi, I am 8 years old having diabetes taken insulin still hai every time im asking any doctor have solution for kids debates so I can book appointment and com to India.

Dr. A Z Khan93%(399 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (B....read more

Unani Specialist•Gaya

Dear. Kindly send your report regarding your problem.
My suggestion for you. you must go for holistic approach for this illness.
First consult any trained Hijamah therapist in your country. And ask him to apply Hijamah cups near and at pancreatic area.in evary month. Send all reports after 5 settings. You may consult for Herbal remedies.
THANKS.

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Know All About CGMS!

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MD, DM - Cardiology, MBBS Bachelor of Me...read more

Cardiologist•Surat

With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it is being considered as the next big epidemic completely related to lifestyle. India has become the diabetes capital of the world with increasing prevalence. The age of onset of diabetes is reducing, with children having diabetes and requiring insulin. The complications arising out of diabetes are also more there is no bodily system which is not affected by diabetes. For someone who is diabetic, keeping blood sugars under check is the constant chal...more

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MBBS, DNB (General Medicine)

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How to Prevent Your Child from Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

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MBBS

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Childhood memories are always special, we often get nostalgic reminiscing about them. When we were kids there was a range of outdoor activities, games and creative things to do, something to look forward and run around. However, the definition of modern childhood has undergone a sea change.

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CGMS - Continuous Glucose Monitoring system

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With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it is being considered as the next big epidemic completely related to lifestyle. India has become the diabetes capital of the world with increasing prevalence. The age of onset of diabetes is reducing, with children having diabetes and requiring insulin. The complications arising out of diabetes are also more there is no bodily system which is not affected by diabetes. For someone who is diabetic, keeping blood sugars under check is the constant ch...more

Asked for male, 43 years old from Bharuch

My blood sugar is 122 ,i don t take sugar, no wheat, no bread ,i am on only corn diet and vegetables still 122 sugar, should I do ayurvedic medicine or I should go through panchakrma.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

Diploma in Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Please use the following medicine for a period of two weeks and let me know about your condition by consulting me privately on Lybrate.

1. Merc sol 1m 10 drops in 1 cup of water

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Asked for female, 36 years old from new delhi

I am 37 years women I am diabetic type 2, with hypothyroid. Going through ivf procedure. Tsh was 0.127 because last 15 days before my tsh was 5.8 doctor prescribed 150 mcg thyronorm. After 1 week tsh was 0.4 on 12th feb tsh was 0.127, niw taking 125 mcg. He told me if free t4 will be upper range of mid level then only embryo transfer can be done. Is this correct. Please help me. And how much dose do I have to take 125 or 112 mcg please reply.

Monga Medi Clinic91%(1145 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi

"dear Lybrate user thanks for sending across your query. Your ivf doctor is best doctor to advice the thyronorm dose.

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Asked for male, 35 years old from Guwahati

Today I checked random blood sugar after 20 minutes of eating heavy meal. The reading is 146 mg/dl. Is it normal or high? Thank you.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

Diploma in Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Please use the following medicine for two weeks and get it checked again
please use the following medicine. I am suggesting for a period of two weeks five drops in one cup of water and let me know your condition you can consult me on Lybrate for further assistance
1. Nat mur 10m.

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Asked for male, 38 years old from Kakinada

I am not a diabetic sir, but hba1c is 6.8 fasting sugar is 74post prudential sugar is 131 but I have not any diabetes medicine.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

Diploma in Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

An hba1c of 6.8 indicates a risk for diabetes. Homeopathic remedies like gymnema sylvestre can help manage sugar levels, but lifestyle changes and diet are paramount. Monitoring and regular medical check-ups are essential.

Asked for male, 47 years old from Chennai

My wife (age 42) diagnosed with pppd recently. She already has blood pressure and sugar. Neurologist suggest physical exercise, once she does that pppd conditions aggregates, every day she becomes weak. Please suggest a suitable treatment.

Dr. B Nanda92%(4355 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Physiology

General Physician•Noida

If blood sugar is in normal range, exercise should be gradual. Can start under guidance initially.

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Asked for male, 62 years old from Hosur

Is "horlicks lite "good for diabetics? The faq onnthe horlicks site says it has no added sugars but they have added baseline sugars / artificial sweeteners .hbiac levels have recently shot up to 8.5 from 6.5 and working towards reducing it.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

Diploma in Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

An hba1c of 6.8 indicates a risk for diabetes. Homeopathic remedies like gymnema sylvestre can help manage sugar levels, but lifestyle changes and diet are paramount. Monitoring and regular medical check-ups are essential. Also kindly avoid horlicks.

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Asked for male, 41 years old from Bangalore

Hello, suffering from pre-diabetes from past one and half year, my hba1c is 6.8, tried all medicines. Please suggest.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

An hba1c of 6.8 indicates a risk for diabetes. Homeopathic remedies like gymnema sylvestre can help manage sugar levels, but lifestyle changes and diet are paramount. Monitoring and regular medical check-ups are essential.

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Asked for male, 42 years old from Visakhapatnam

Hba1c report 11.6. Fasting sugar 385 used in medicines but eyes blurring what is solution.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

An hba1c of 6.8 indicates a risk for diabetes. Homeopathic remedies like gymnema sylvestre can help manage sugar levels, but lifestyle changes and diet are paramount. Monitoring and regular medical check-ups are essential.

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Health Query

I am diabetic taking acarbose 50 mg twice daily my sugar level fbs 105 and pps 150. Age 70. Weight 67 kg. No other health problem .can I take syavanprash ayurvedic tonic for one month to improve my body. I was affected by jaundice two months back and recovered fully.

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Unani Specialist•Kanpur

If that doesn't work please follow these herbal combination for complete cure
basant kusumakar ras 1 tablet twice a day
shreshthadi avleh 10 gms twice a day.

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Asked for male, 33 years old from Dibrugarh

Sir I have diabetes from last 4 months it was under control with medicine but from last month I have back pain and suddenly from today I have swelling in my feet. 1.

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

These symptoms could be related to diabetic complications. It's important to control your blood sugar levels strictly. Homeopathic remedies like syzygium jambolanum may help in managing diabetes, but please consult me immediately for the swelling and back pain, as they might indicate kidney or cardiovascular issues.

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My blood sugar is 122 ,i don t take sugar, no wheat, no bread ,i am on only corn diet and vegetables still 122 sugar, should I do ayurvedic medicine or I should go through panchakrma.

Today I checked random blood sugar after 20 minutes of eating heavy meal. The reading is 146 mg/dl. Is it normal or high? Thank you.

I am not a diabetic sir, but hba1c is 6.8 fasting sugar is 74post prudential sugar is 131 but I have not any diabetes medicine.

My wife (age 42) diagnosed with pppd recently. She already has blood pressure and sugar. Neurologist suggest physical exercise, once she does that pppd conditions aggregates, every day she becomes weak. Please suggest a suitable treatment.

Is "horlicks lite "good for diabetics? The faq onnthe horlicks site says it has no added sugars but they have added baseline sugars / artificial sweeteners .hbiac levels have recently shot up to 8.5 from 6.5 and working towards reducing it.

Hello, suffering from pre-diabetes from past one and half year, my hba1c is 6.8, tried all medicines. Please suggest.

Hba1c report 11.6. Fasting sugar 385 used in medicines but eyes blurring what is solution.

I am diabetic taking acarbose 50 mg twice daily my sugar level fbs 105 and pps 150. Age 70. Weight 67 kg. No other health problem .can I take syavanprash ayurvedic tonic for one month to improve my body. I was affected by jaundice two months back and recovered fully.

Sir I have diabetes from last 4 months it was under control with medicine but from last month I have back pain and suddenly from today I have swelling in my feet. 1.