Is it really required to control blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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The goal is to keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible to delay or prevent complications.

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm 18 and I'm curious if there's a natural way to boost my height. Is it still possible to grow taller at this age? If so, how can I do that naturally?

-Yes, it's still possible to increase your height after 18, though growth plates usually close around this age. You can support this by maintaining good posture, doing regular stretching exercises, staying active, eating a balanced diet rich in calcium an

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I've been taking glizid total p 7.5 as my doctor recommended, but I've recently moved and discovered the pharmacy here doesn't have it because it's no longer being made. Could you recommend an alternative that works the same way?

u order in online

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I'm really worried about what kind of food is safe for a diabetic patient. Can she have jaggery instead of sugar? Also, could you let me know what kinds of dry fruits she can eat and how much is okay?

yes u can use it, visit ur physician for apprpropriate managent

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