My dad has diabetes, and he's been having hiccups for a few days now. Is this something that usually happens with diabetes, or should he be taking any medicines for it?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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it's normal

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I'm really worried because every time I get pregnant, I end up having a miscarriage. I'm wondering if this will keep happening. I've seen several gynecologists, but none of them can pinpoint why this is occurring. I also had two ectopic pregnancies on the right side, which led to my right tube being removed in April 2016. I've been trying to conceive again since August, but nothing's working out. Any insight on what could be going on or what I should do next?

refer to gynecologist

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What is difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

People with type 1 diabetes don't produce insulin where as people with type 2 diabetes don't respond to insulin

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How is Diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.

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