Question 1

How can I quickly lower my blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Increase your fibre intake, Exercise regularly, Maintain your carb intake, Adequate Hydration.

Question 2

I'm a type 1 diabetic and recently found out that my mean platelet volume (MPV) is at 12.1. I'm also dealing with hyperglycemia. Can you tell me what I should be doing to bring down my MPV? I'm a bit concerned about what this could mean for my health.

Accepted Answer

Eating fruits with or after meals can be beneficial, but timing matters.

_Eating fruits with meals:_

1. _Okay for some fruits_: Bananas, avocados, and apples can be eaten with meals, as they're relatively easy to digest.
2. _Avoid citrus fruits_: Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons can cause stomach upset when eaten with meals.

_Eating fruits after meals:_

1. _Wait for 30-60 minutes_: Allow your body to digest the meal before eating fruits. This helps prevent digestive discomfort.
2. _Choose gentle fruits_: Opt for fruits like bananas, mangoes, or pineapples, which are easy to digest.

_General guidelines:_

1. _Listen to your body_: Pay attention to how your body reacts to eating fruits with or after meals.
2. _Experiment with timing_: Find the optimal timing that works best for your digestive system.

Remember, everyone's digestive system is unique, so it's essential to experiment and find what works best for you.

Question 3

What food is good for hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Low iodine foods such as non-iodized salt, tea or coffee without milk, egg white, oats, potato, honey and maple syrup reduce thyroid hormones. Other foods which are good for hyperthyroidism include cauliflower, broccoli, kale, mustard, brazil nuts, chia seeds, mushroom, sunflower seeds, chicken, red meat,cashews, pumpkin seeds and spices (Turmeric, green chilli,black pepper).

Is it true that type 2 diabetes skips a generation?

No,it is not always possible that the disease skips a generation.

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