- male
- 50 Years
- 10/05/2022
How long does it take to go blind from diabetes?
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There's no particular timeline that stands true for all patients, it depends on many factors such as age of diabetes onset, control of blood sugars, lifestyle and regular check ups.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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View allI've just found out from my test results that I have a Vitamin D deficiency. Can you please help me out with what treatment or medicine I should be considering for this? I'm really unsure about what steps to take next.
Vitamin D deficiency is commonly treated with supplements, such as **Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)**, to help raise your levels. The dosage varies based on the severity of the deficiency, but typically ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 IU daily. Additionally, increasing sun exposure and consuming Vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish, fortified dairy, and eggs can help. Always consult with your doctor for personalized recommendations.
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What causes blood sugar to rise without eating?
Missing morning meal, caffeine can cause insulin to function less efficiently. Hence blood sugars rise. Some other triggers which can rise blood sugar include stress, excess usage of artifical sweetners, loosing sleep, dehydration, some nasal sprays and dawn phenomenon (People have a surge in hormones early in the morning whether they have diabetes or not. For people with diabetes, blood sugar can spike).
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I'm a bit worried about my height because I'm 16 and only 5'3". My dad is around 5'7" or 5'8" and my mom's height ranges between 5'4" and 5'3". I've heard that having a beard at a young age might mean I'm done growing taller, and I have a lot of facial hair. My doctor mentioned that my hand growth plates are fused. Does this mean I can't get any taller or is there still a chance I might grow more?
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