When should I be worried about diabetes? What are the signs?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Although Diabetes has few symptoms and signs, most of the times patients would not show any. Hence, any person who has unhealthy habits and other risk factors should be careful in regular monitoring.

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My mom is 57 and has high calcium at 11.1 with PTH levels at 153. The doctor said it's her parathyroid glands and recommended surgery. Is surgery urgent or can we wait and monitor for a while? Are there any medications that could help bring her levels back to normal instead? She's been on BP meds for 3 years but her pressure is mostly under control.

It's important to discuss your mother's specific situation with her doctor to determine the best course of action. While surgery is the recommended treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, it's not always an urgent situation, and there are other options to consider

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Does folic acid improve egg quality?

Small, Firm Testicles Reduced sexual desire, or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) Altered Sexual Desire Pain or swelling in the testicle area. Low or no sperm count. These are few signs of infertility

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Why is blood glucose elevated after exercise in a diabetic?

Strenous exercises such as weightlifting, sprints and competitive sports cause you to produce stress hormones (such as adrenaline). Adrenaline raises blood glucose levels by stimulating your liver to release glucose which is needed for the muscles during work outs.

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