Question 1

Can diabetics eat pasta?

Accepted Answer

One can still enjoy pasta, just do portion control and go for whole wheat, which will increase your fiber, vitamins, minerals and reduce any resulting blood sugar spike (when compared to white pasta).

Question 2

I've just turned 19, and I'm a girl who weighs only around 36-40 kgs. It feels like no matter how much I eat or how properly I do it, my weight just doesn't seem to go up. It's getting really frustrating because I'm looking really slim and can't figure out why. Could there be something else going on that I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

consult dietician

Question 3

I've been taking Teneligliptin 20 mg daily along with Mixtard insulin for the last three weeks, and it seems to be helping with controlling the variations in my readings throughout the day. But I'm a bit concerned because I've heard about possible side effects, especially since I have a heart condition. On top of that, I recently found out my Vitamin D levels are low, so I'm taking DRetcal 60k once a week. Do you think Teneligliptin and the Vitamin D supplement will work together to help manage my diabetes better? My HbA1C is around 9, and I've been dealing with diabetes for quite a while now. Is there anything specific I should watch out for?

Accepted Answer

Here are some easy-to-digest food options for loose motion:

_Breakfast_

1. Banana
2. Toast with honey or butter
3. Plain biscuits
4. Ginger tea

_Lunch_

1. Plain rice
2. Boiled potatoes
3. Steamed vegetables (e.g., carrots, green beans)
4. Clear soups (e.g., vegetable or chicken broth)

_Dinner_

1. Plain crackers
2. Boiled vegetables (e.g., zucchini, spinach)
3. Mashed bananas
4. Electrolyte-rich coconut water

Avoid spicy, fatty, or high-fiber foods until your symptoms improve.

I'm really worried about my wife's thyroid levels. Her TSH is 12.12, T3 is 103, and T4 is 5.6. She's been having these mood swings, dry skin, constipation, headaches, and her voice sounds kind of child-like. She's 30. What kind of medication might help with this?

Your wifes thyroid levels suggest hypothyroidism, as indicated by the elevated TSH. She may need thyroid hormone replacement therapy, typically Levothyroxine, to regulate her thyroid function. It's best to consult her doctor for a precise dosage based on her specific needs and symptoms.

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