Question 1

I'm trying to figure out what's best for my dad who's been dealing with Type 2 diabetes for about 20 years now. We found these ayurvedic tablets, IME9 and BGR34, made by Indian Labs, and are wondering which one might be better. My dad's on insulin and had bypass surgery 8 years ago. Any advice on whether either of these tablets could be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Rather than depending on ayurvedic medicine better to continue Insulin

Question 2

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.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about my recent thyroid function test results. They did the tests on 04062016 and my T3 level came back as 1.09 ngml, which I know falls somewhere within the normal 0.72-2.02 ngml range. But here's where I get confused  my T4 was 8.38 ugdl and TSH was 5.61 uIUml. I understand that T4 seems to be okay within the normal 4.3-12.5 ugdl range, but my TSH level is above the normal 0.4-4.2 uIUml range. Do you think I should start medication based on these results? I'm anxious about what this might mean for my health.

Accepted Answer

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