Type 1 Diabetes Questions

Hello, Thanks for the query.
I have seen the details given. Usually when


Hello, Thanks for the query.
I am sure aware that in a well controlled diabetes patient FBG should be just about 100 mg or a bit more, PP should be 150 to 170 mg& HbA1c% closer to 6.5%. That means there is a need to achieve much stricter glucose control. Usually if fasting glucose goes above 140 mg, then you should increase night dosage of Insulin by 2 units and if post lunch level goes above 180 mg...more

Dear Mr. lybrate-user,
I note that for a height of 158 cm (5'2") your weight of 82 kg is too much. The ideal weight for your height would be 55-60 kg. If you go on a very strict 1500 calorie diabetic diet and walk for 5-6 km per day your weight will start coming down and along with this your insulin requirements will come down
professor m s seshadri.

Diabetes often runs in family so high chance for baby to have in future.
During pregnancy proper management of mother's diabetes is important to avoid possible problems to baby

Your medication is Ok
Check HbA1C and av glucose every 3 months
Get eye checks ,renal and liver function once in 6 months
Check his thyroidfunction ,vitamin D3 level and vitamin B12 level also

Teaching her what is good to eat and what is not, to remain physically active, she is just like other children and she should interact with them normally, no special attention. Gradually teach her about diabetes etc.

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
I have gone through the details given, however, there is no mention of actual glucose levels like - fasting & PP and HbA1c%. If a person has Type! diabetes then only Insulin injection is given. Oral drugs do not work in that condition. Since you are also using Pioglitazone, that means it is Type 2 diabetes. Insulin is given to achieve a quicker control on blood glucose. In many cases once the strict control is gained, Insulin injections can be disconti...more

Hello, Thanks for the query.
It is very essential to monitor glucose levels carefully while one is on high altitude tricking. It is better to maintain glucose level around 160 plus (9 mMoles/L) so as to avoid hypoglycemia or hyper one. It is essential to carry glucose gels and even glucagon injections in case of hypoglycemia. Glucometers may not give correct readings due to extreme temperatures. Similarly Insulin also should be properly stored. High altitude can lead to hypoglycemia due to e...more

Diabetes 'Super Foods'
Beans.
Dark green leafy vegetables.
Citrus fruit.
Sweet potatoes.
Berries.
Tomatoes.
Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon)
Whole grains.

Take Ars alb200
3 times a day.

A Type 1 diabetic with good glycemic control should not have any marital issues unless he has any other accompanying health issue. Check his LH FSH TESTOSTERONE PROLACTIN AND SPERM COUNT AND ULTRASOUND SCROTUM. After getting the tests done ask the question Once again with the reports.