What works the best for diabetes, insulin or tablets?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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If pills aren't enough to get your blood sugar under control, your doctor may recommend insulin.

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because my blood sugar is higher than it's ever been. I'm already on BP meds and I'm overweight. Should I think about starting medication for my sugar levels now? Is it even possible to get my levels back to normal at this point?

It's most likely diabetes and you should start medicines for the same. Better to confirm the sugar levels once again before starting medicines.

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I'm 26 and my height is 56 inches is it possible to increase it by 12 inches at this age? I read about reopening growth plates are there any medicines or surgeries for that in India? How long would it take and what's the cost?

COST depends on dr and hospital and city

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I'm a 19-year-old guy and I'm currently 5'2". I'm really hoping to grow a couple more inches. Is it possible at my age?

At 19, your growth plates have likely closed, making significant height increase challenging; however, some methods may help optimize your posture and potentially gain a small amount of height (up to 1-2 inches), such as: exercise routines focusing on spinal flexibility and strengthening core muscles, like yoga, Pilates, or swimming; proper sleep and nutrition to support bone health;

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