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Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Diabetologist, Consultant Physician, Vaccine Expert
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Dr Chandrakant Lahariya is a diabetologist, an infectious diseases and public health specialist and a vaccine expert.
The Delhi-based senior physician also has over 20 years of experience in hypertension, thyroid disorders and respiratory illnesses.
An expert on common health issues and the preventive aspects of medicine, he has co-authored the book, Till We Win: India's Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic.
Dr Chandrakant completed his MBBS from the Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and his MD from the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
He has a DNB (National Board of Examination, 2009) certification and a diploma in vaccinology from Institut Pasteur, Paris.... more
The Delhi-based senior physician also has over 20 years of experience in hypertension, thyroid disorders and respiratory illnesses.
An expert on common health issues and the preventive aspects of medicine, he has co-authored the book, Till We Win: India's Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic.
Dr Chandrakant completed his MBBS from the Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and his MD from the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
He has a DNB (National Board of Examination, 2009) certification and a diploma in vaccinology from Institut Pasteur, Paris.... more
Answered on Dec 06, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Dec 05, 2024Hindi
Type 1 Diabetes Cure in China: When Available in India?
Ans: There is no proven and approved cure of Type 1 Diabetes, as of now. There are a few trials and research are ongoing. The news from China is very promising but it is an early stage. Such investigation trials and findings need to be further validated and we should wait for some more time. Hope that in next few years, there would be more advance in science and we will have better treatment for T1DM.
Best wishes,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Best wishes,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 22, 2024Hindi
Early Morning Oats: Healthy Habit or Cause for Concern?
Ans: You need to modify your dinner time anti diabetic medications so to ensure that you dont have to eat early in morning.
What you have indicated points towards fact that you might be going towards hypoglycemia.
after taking oats or anything, the values taken in the morning are not fasting.
The fasting blood sugar means - values after atleast 8 or preferably 10 hours after previous meal or any eating.
Please consult a physician to get this resolved.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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What you have indicated points towards fact that you might be going towards hypoglycemia.
after taking oats or anything, the values taken in the morning are not fasting.
The fasting blood sugar means - values after atleast 8 or preferably 10 hours after previous meal or any eating.
Please consult a physician to get this resolved.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 26, 2024Hindi
Should I continue taking Aciban 20 and Amitril 10 for my weight loss and hazy stool?
Ans: Aciban which has Pantoprazole and Amitril (anti anxiety) have different purpose. If your health condition is not improving, it will be better to get stool tested (seek advice of physician) and get comprehensive assessment done.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Dec 03, 2024Hindi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Confused About Eltroxin Dosage: Should 60-Year-Old Diabetic Continue With 100mcg?
Ans: I am not sure what is teh rationale your physician has used.
However, you may benefit by taking 100mcg for five days (Monday to Friday) a week and 150 mcg saturday and sundays.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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However, you may benefit by taking 100mcg for five days (Monday to Friday) a week and 150 mcg saturday and sundays.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Dec 04, 2024Hindi
Can This 53-Year-Old Diabetic Single Dad's Diet Help Him Be More Energetic for His Son?
Ans: Juices are not a good idea. I am not sure what quantity you are consuming. Some of the fruits you have mentioned is high sugar.
Someone who has diabetes preferably should take whole fruit in moderate quantity and juices are not recommended even for non diabetic person.
The balanced diet essentially mean protein, salads, carbs and lipids in a balanced manner.
It will be important for you to get a thorough check up done and then consult a physician or dietitian.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Someone who has diabetes preferably should take whole fruit in moderate quantity and juices are not recommended even for non diabetic person.
The balanced diet essentially mean protein, salads, carbs and lipids in a balanced manner.
It will be important for you to get a thorough check up done and then consult a physician or dietitian.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Pre-diabetic at 53, A1c 6.0, Fasting 128: What's the best routine to lower it?
Ans: I am not clear about your reports. HbA1c 60 is not possible. Do you mean 6? I dont want to assume anything. similarly, fasting 128 is diabetic status but I also need to know 2 hr after meal or random blood sugar levels.
Irrespective of parameters, everyone can benefit from 30 to 60 min of moderate intensity physical activity atleats 5 days a week. Everyone can benefit from improved and balanced diet.
Please get detailed investigations done and consult a physician. That would be the first step.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Irrespective of parameters, everyone can benefit from 30 to 60 min of moderate intensity physical activity atleats 5 days a week. Everyone can benefit from improved and balanced diet.
Please get detailed investigations done and consult a physician. That would be the first step.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Should I be concerned about my blood pressure readings?
Ans: These reading are on higher side.
Please consult a physician who would do a thorough assessment before suggesting the possible lifestyle modifications. Please do BP charting for next few days- morning and evening BP around same time.
It is likely that you would need medications as well. However, that a physician would decide after a thorough assessment.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Please consult a physician who would do a thorough assessment before suggesting the possible lifestyle modifications. Please do BP charting for next few days- morning and evening BP around same time.
It is likely that you would need medications as well. However, that a physician would decide after a thorough assessment.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Dec 05, 2024
Why Am I Bloated Every Day? A 63-Year-Old Man's Query
Ans: Thanks for asking this question.
Such symptoms could be outcome of many etiology/underlying causes. To get started, it will be a good idea to get basic tests, liver function test, fasting lipid profile and other metabolic profile dose. It will be a good idea to visit a physician and have a consultation.
While it is possible that this condition may improve with some prokinetic drugs, but it is an opportunity to review the entire health profile.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Such symptoms could be outcome of many etiology/underlying causes. To get started, it will be a good idea to get basic tests, liver function test, fasting lipid profile and other metabolic profile dose. It will be a good idea to visit a physician and have a consultation.
While it is possible that this condition may improve with some prokinetic drugs, but it is an opportunity to review the entire health profile.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 30, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 24, 2024Hindi
Can I find a permanent solution for my debilitating Diabetic Neuropathy?
Ans: The solution is in effective control of blood sugar levels.
also, take vit B12 and some other multivitamins.
good foot care and balanced diet.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
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also, take vit B12 and some other multivitamins.
good foot care and balanced diet.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
Answered on Nov 30, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 20, 2024Hindi
Elevated Fasting Sugar with Normal HbA1c: What Should I Do?
Ans: If you are not diabetic or not on medication, please change your lifestyle.
The Hba1c should be less than 6 or preferably 5.7.
if with fasting is this much and HbA1c 6.3, that would mean your post meal values are high.
Need to reduce carbs in the diet as well.
Next time, please get both fasting and 2 hr post pradial blood sugar levels done along with Hab1c
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
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The Hba1c should be less than 6 or preferably 5.7.
if with fasting is this much and HbA1c 6.3, that would mean your post meal values are high.
Need to reduce carbs in the diet as well.
Next time, please get both fasting and 2 hr post pradial blood sugar levels done along with Hab1c
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
Answered on Nov 30, 2024
Is My 6.3 Sugar Level at 65 Normal?
Ans: If you are not diabetic or not on medication, please change your lifestyle.
The Hba1c should be less than 6 or preferably 5.7.
if with fasting is this much and HbA1c 6.3, that would mean your post meal values are high.
Need to reduce carbs in the diet as well.
Next time, please get both fasting and 2 hr post pradial blood sugar levels done along with Hab1c
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
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The Hba1c should be less than 6 or preferably 5.7.
if with fasting is this much and HbA1c 6.3, that would mean your post meal values are high.
Need to reduce carbs in the diet as well.
Next time, please get both fasting and 2 hr post pradial blood sugar levels done along with Hab1c
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India
Answered on Nov 22, 2024
My Fasting Sugar Is High - 326 After 1.5 Hours - Help!
Ans: These readings are indicative that you have diabetes. It will be useful to know how you developed diabetes but that is secondary. Key is you need to start on medications immediately.
Diabetes control require lifestyle modifications in terms of weight reduction, atleast 30 min of moderate intensity physical activity five days of week or more. Dietary modifications and possibly low calories diet.
In addition, you would need anti diabetic medications in consultation with a physician.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Diabetes control require lifestyle modifications in terms of weight reduction, atleast 30 min of moderate intensity physical activity five days of week or more. Dietary modifications and possibly low calories diet.
In addition, you would need anti diabetic medications in consultation with a physician.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 22, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 15, 2024Hindi
53-Year-Old with High HbA1c: What Foods Should I Eat or Avoid?
Ans: You have diabetes and this require lifestyle modifications in terms of weight reduction, atleast 30 min of moderate inetsnity physical activity five days of week or more. Dietary modifications and possibly low calories diet.
In addition, you would need anti diabetic medications in consultation with a physician.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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In addition, you would need anti diabetic medications in consultation with a physician.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 11, 2024Hindi
My HB1Ac is High - What Can I Do?
Ans: Please monitor blood sugar levels for fasting, 2 hr after breakfast, pre lunch and pre dinner. The medicines can be adjusted accordingly. If you have this HbA1c with these medicines, then either including more antidiabetic medicines or insulin will help.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Diabetic with high TG and low HDL: What should I do?
Ans: Your LDL level is very low and you may not need atorva. Please also confirm if you have high BMI or fatty liver. These markers need to be examined and reviewed with a physicians.
regarding improved lipid profile, please reduce weight, increase physical activity, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. reduce refined sugars.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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regarding improved lipid profile, please reduce weight, increase physical activity, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. reduce refined sugars.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
43-Year-Old With High Creatine: What Can I Do to Lower It?
Ans: Please see if you are taking some traditional medicines or some supplement which are protein rich. If creatinine increase is a recent phenomenon that it might be related to acute renal injury. However, if it has increased slowly, then it need further examination. It could be related to diabetic nephropathy.
Please let me know your age to allow me to calculate eGFR which will guide me to provide better advice.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Please let me know your age to allow me to calculate eGFR which will guide me to provide better advice.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Concerned Diabetic Seeks Help: Is Sugarfit Program the Right Choice?
Ans: Pankaj Ji,
You are young and that age, aggressive and effective control of blood sugar is important. You are on nearly full dose of 3 anti-diabetic medications. and apparently doing a lot of physical activity, yet your blood sugar is not under control.
I would advise that please either switch to insulin or consult a physician to get medications restructured.
Regarding weight reduction, if it is fat loss, you need not to worry. However, if it is muscle loss, then, you probably need a little more attention. Some of the muscle strengthening exercises would help.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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You are young and that age, aggressive and effective control of blood sugar is important. You are on nearly full dose of 3 anti-diabetic medications. and apparently doing a lot of physical activity, yet your blood sugar is not under control.
I would advise that please either switch to insulin or consult a physician to get medications restructured.
Regarding weight reduction, if it is fat loss, you need not to worry. However, if it is muscle loss, then, you probably need a little more attention. Some of the muscle strengthening exercises would help.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 14, 2024Hindi
Early Signs of Diabetes: 48-year-old Woman Seeks Answers
Ans: Polydipsia- excess thirst
Polyphagia - excess hunger
Polyuria - excess frequency of urination.
Weightloss
These are some of the early signs of diabetes. However, one can go on with high levels of sugar in blood without warning signs. Therefore, it is always better to get regular preventive health check ups done.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Polyphagia - excess hunger
Polyuria - excess frequency of urination.
Weightloss
These are some of the early signs of diabetes. However, one can go on with high levels of sugar in blood without warning signs. Therefore, it is always better to get regular preventive health check ups done.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
High Blood Sugar at 47: How Can I Manage It?
Ans: These levels indicate that you have diabetes mellitus type 2.
You need to be started on medications. Please consult a physician and get started on treatment.
Thanks
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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You need to be started on medications. Please consult a physician and get started on treatment.
Thanks
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 14, 2024Hindi
Diabetic with Abnormal HbA1c - Should I Follow Doctor's Advice?
Ans: Please monitor your blood sugar levels by measuring fasting and 2 hr after breakfast blood sugar levels.
Two HbA1c levels seems little confusing and one of two may be incorrect. So, it is better to monitor with fasting and 2 hr blood sugar levels also.
In your anti diabetic medications, one of the essential medicine metformin is missing. I would prefer to add metformin and reduce dapa to 5 mg and might stop tenli.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Two HbA1c levels seems little confusing and one of two may be incorrect. So, it is better to monitor with fasting and 2 hr blood sugar levels also.
In your anti diabetic medications, one of the essential medicine metformin is missing. I would prefer to add metformin and reduce dapa to 5 mg and might stop tenli.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 14, 2024Hindi
Do I Need Diabetic Medication Now? I'm 49, Prediabetic for 12 Years, and Started Gymming
Ans: Your blood sugar levels are at diabetic level and not the prediabetic levels.
I would strongly advise you to start medication along with physical activity and diet control. However, I believe you might have done extensive diet and physical activity and therefore, it is important to start on medication for diabetes. It is related to legacy effect. if you control your sugar levels better in beginning, you can get better control in long run.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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I would strongly advise you to start medication along with physical activity and diet control. However, I believe you might have done extensive diet and physical activity and therefore, it is important to start on medication for diabetes. It is related to legacy effect. if you control your sugar levels better in beginning, you can get better control in long run.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Am I Diabetic at 74? My Fasting Sugar is 105 and Post Lunch is 120
Ans: I think this is a very good control of blood sugar levels. Congrats.
regarding Gur or honey, it is better to be avoided but small quantity is not an issue.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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regarding Gur or honey, it is better to be avoided but small quantity is not an issue.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 21, 2024
Is My Suddenly High Fasting Sugar Dangerous?
Ans: Hi Vasant Ji,
Please check whether you have done any change in your diet. Please check your blood sugar levels 2 hr after breakfast and pre lunch and pre-dinner. That will provide a profile of blood sugar levels.
A comprehensive blood check up including HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function test and information on your weight and height and BMI will help me in guiding the treatment. You might benefit from insulin as well
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Please check whether you have done any change in your diet. Please check your blood sugar levels 2 hr after breakfast and pre lunch and pre-dinner. That will provide a profile of blood sugar levels.
A comprehensive blood check up including HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function test and information on your weight and height and BMI will help me in guiding the treatment. You might benefit from insulin as well
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 15, 2024
Pre-Diabetic with good control: Continue exercises and diet or start medication?
Ans: I think you should be congratulated for the efforts you have made.
The blood sugar levels are still in range of pre-diabetic. Therefore, it is advisable that while you continue the lifestyle modifications, it will be useful if you take atleast metformin, which works as insulin sensitiser. Once your HbA1c is below 6 and fasting sugar below 100, you can discuss with a physician and stop medications.
However, one of the key factor to determine blood sugar levels is going to be your age. So, if you are younger than 60, remission is a good target.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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The blood sugar levels are still in range of pre-diabetic. Therefore, it is advisable that while you continue the lifestyle modifications, it will be useful if you take atleast metformin, which works as insulin sensitiser. Once your HbA1c is below 6 and fasting sugar below 100, you can discuss with a physician and stop medications.
However, one of the key factor to determine blood sugar levels is going to be your age. So, if you are younger than 60, remission is a good target.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 15, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 06, 2024Hindi
Is Amul Delicious Fat Spread Safe for Cooking?
Ans: Fat is never a good source of cooking.
The unsatured fats/the oils are preffered mode of cooking medium. No matter which source of oil for cooking, we need to reduce the quantity of fat in our deit.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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The unsatured fats/the oils are preffered mode of cooking medium. No matter which source of oil for cooking, we need to reduce the quantity of fat in our deit.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Type 2 Diabetic with Uncontrolled Sugar Levels: Seeking Advice
Ans: There is insufficient information in your question for me to answer.
It seems you pressed enter button before your could complete the question. Please share more details and I would be happy to respond to your query.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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It seems you pressed enter button before your could complete the question. Please share more details and I would be happy to respond to your query.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Struggling with Blood Sugar at 46: How Can I Get Back to Normal?
Ans: Increase physical activity to atleast 30 to 60 min a day for atleast 5 days in a week with not more than 2 days gap.
Modify diet and reduce carbohydrate and reduce portions. eat a lot of vegetables and salads. Avoid refined flour or packaged food items. recheck after 3 months and also get HbA1C done.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Modify diet and reduce carbohydrate and reduce portions. eat a lot of vegetables and salads. Avoid refined flour or packaged food items. recheck after 3 months and also get HbA1C done.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 26, 2024Hindi
High Creatinine Level at 51: Should I Be Worried?
Ans: You partly know the answer to your question.
Since you are on high protein diet, some of this is impact of that protein supplement.
However, whenever taking any supplement, please discuss with a physician or health care providers. In India, supplements are not that well regulated and there have been reports of harmful content in those supplements.
Best
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Since you are on high protein diet, some of this is impact of that protein supplement.
However, whenever taking any supplement, please discuss with a physician or health care providers. In India, supplements are not that well regulated and there have been reports of harmful content in those supplements.
Best
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 25, 2024Hindi
Is My BP of 142/98 at Age 46 Considered Normal?
Ans: The single reading has limited value. Please do BP charting atleast twice in a day for next 10 days.
Are you on any anti hypertensive medication?
Get lipid profile and kidney profile done.
Consult a physician along with Bp charting and basic lab tests.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Are you on any anti hypertensive medication?
Get lipid profile and kidney profile done.
Consult a physician along with Bp charting and basic lab tests.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
How can I treat elevated blood creatinine as a 55-year-old pre-diabetic?
Ans: Please get comprehensive health check up done with detailed blood reports. Also, please get urine albumin creatinine ratio done which is more specific and early marker of kidney functions.
I need to know various lab and other parameters before I can advise on medications. However, unless your Triglyceride levels are beyound 1000, your dont need F component of Rosuvas.
For all the conditions, the lifestyle modifications- diet and physical activity will help.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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I need to know various lab and other parameters before I can advise on medications. However, unless your Triglyceride levels are beyound 1000, your dont need F component of Rosuvas.
For all the conditions, the lifestyle modifications- diet and physical activity will help.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 25, 2024Hindi
Urgent Help Needed: High Creatinine Level (2.1) - What Can I Do?
Ans: As I have responded as part of other queries, normally, creatinine is in the range of 0.7 to 1.4 in healthy individuals with some increase over period of time/age. Your creatinine parameters are going beyound that range. Since I dont know your age, it is not possible for me to estimate your GFR. However, that value itself is an indicator your kidney functions are compromised.
It would be useful if you get Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (UACR) done and which will provide additional information about albuminuria etc.
Effective control of blood pressure would ensure that you can halt deterioration in kidney function. One consultation with Nephrologist will be useful.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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It would be useful if you get Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (UACR) done and which will provide additional information about albuminuria etc.
Effective control of blood pressure would ensure that you can halt deterioration in kidney function. One consultation with Nephrologist will be useful.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
73-Year-Old Man Asks: What's My Risk of Kidney Damage with High Creatinine?
Ans: Long standing- specially uncontrolled hypertension- has risk of development of kidney disease. Considering you have hypertension for last 40 years, it is not surprising that early sign of kidney disease have started appearing.
Normally, creatinine is in in range of 0.7 to 1.4 in healthy individuals with some increase over period of time/age. Your creatinine parameters are going beyound that range and your EGFR is around 49. That essentially mean your kidney functions are compromised and this would be classified as Chronic Kidney Disease stage 3a.
It would be useful if you get Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (UACR) done and which will provide additional information about albuminuria etc.
Effective control of blood pressure would ensure that you can halt deterioration in kidney function. One consultation with Nephrologist will be useful.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Normally, creatinine is in in range of 0.7 to 1.4 in healthy individuals with some increase over period of time/age. Your creatinine parameters are going beyound that range and your EGFR is around 49. That essentially mean your kidney functions are compromised and this would be classified as Chronic Kidney Disease stage 3a.
It would be useful if you get Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (UACR) done and which will provide additional information about albuminuria etc.
Effective control of blood pressure would ensure that you can halt deterioration in kidney function. One consultation with Nephrologist will be useful.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
High Creatinine Level in Heart Patient with HbA1c 6: What Should I Do?
Ans: I would like to know your age and other health condition. Not sure if you are on treatment for diabetes or it is just one off reading.
Are you taking any medicine from traditional system of medicines?
It would be presumptuous for me to jump on conclusion based upon single parameter. Please share detailed report and information about your health. specially KFT; blood sugar parameters etc.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
Are you taking any medicine from traditional system of medicines?
It would be presumptuous for me to jump on conclusion based upon single parameter. Please share detailed report and information about your health. specially KFT; blood sugar parameters etc.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 24, 2024Hindi
Help! Can a 68-year-old Diabetic manage High Creatinine with uncontrolled Blood Sugar and BPH?
Ans: With the creatinine value shared by you, Your eGFR- a parameter of kidney function- is 40. That means you have Chronic Kidney Diseases and since you have diabetes, The Diabetic Nephropathy.
Your focus should not be only on creatinine but effective sugar control as well. Your shared blood sugar levels indicate about uncontrolled diabetes, which is worsening kidney condition.
Please consult a physician/diabetologist as well as schedule one consultation with a nephrologist as well. There is need for giving this some urgent attention.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Your focus should not be only on creatinine but effective sugar control as well. Your shared blood sugar levels indicate about uncontrolled diabetes, which is worsening kidney condition.
Please consult a physician/diabetologist as well as schedule one consultation with a nephrologist as well. There is need for giving this some urgent attention.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
Diabetic for 12 years with fluctuating blood sugar: How do I lower HbA1c naturally?
Ans: It seems there is a quite variation in your sugar levels in day. While fasting sugar levels are largely in acceptable range but post meal are high. This could be due to excess carbohydrates in your meal or large meals you might be consuming. Apparently, the medications are also insufficient.
I am also not sure why metformin, the essential pillar and first line of diabetes therapy is not part of your treatment regimen. Do you have side effects with metformin.
Your anti diabetic medications require a comprehensive review. I believe taht immediate focus should be to bring blood sugar levels to normal range and than we can explore whether it should be done naturally only or with medication.
The first approach in diabetes therapy is good sugar control and how it is done is important but secondary.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
I am also not sure why metformin, the essential pillar and first line of diabetes therapy is not part of your treatment regimen. Do you have side effects with metformin.
Your anti diabetic medications require a comprehensive review. I believe taht immediate focus should be to bring blood sugar levels to normal range and than we can explore whether it should be done naturally only or with medication.
The first approach in diabetes therapy is good sugar control and how it is done is important but secondary.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 10, 2024
72-Year-Old Mother with IBS: Seeking Relief from Constipation
Ans: Irritable Bowel syndrome or IBS os an independent health condition. However, there are medications which gives a lot of relief in IBS. Please consult physician for that. IBS is not caused by Diabetes. However, long term and specially uncontrolled diabetes can results in neuropathy and some diabetic medications can also cause symptoms similar to IBS. Specially, if there is deficiency of micronutrients, it results in constipation, fullness and malabsorption.
It is advisable to get regular treatment for diabetes, get check up done for related complications.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
It is advisable to get regular treatment for diabetes, get check up done for related complications.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice,
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 08, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 06, 2024Hindi
Is Tofu Always Better Than Paneer for Weight Loss?
Ans: Every source of protein is somewhat different from other sources. The key is balanced approach. Even if one eat paneer and it has fat, we need fat also in the diet.
Then, the taste is also a factor.
Weight loss diets are designed as per health need of the person. There are very low calories Diet (VLCD) to a range of diets such as intermittent fasting.
Consult a physician and a qualified dietitian to discuss specifics.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Then, the taste is also a factor.
Weight loss diets are designed as per health need of the person. There are very low calories Diet (VLCD) to a range of diets such as intermittent fasting.
Consult a physician and a qualified dietitian to discuss specifics.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 08, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 06, 2024Hindi
Diabetic for 10 Years with HbA1c 6.8-7.1: How Can I Naturally Lower It?
Ans: As you have mentioned that you have diabetes for last 10 years. I am not sure how many oral anti diabetic drugs you are taking. Since it is fairly long duration since first detection, it is less likely to control diabetes without medication.
The people who are within five years of detection, are on two or less oral antidiabetic drugs and who have HbA1C are better fit for remission. However, in your case, it is possible.
Please provide details about your diabetes, weight, height, lifestyle.
There are three pronged approaches to control diabetes : medications, physical activity and diet (and also in extended way sleep and mental health). If we can improve on other aspects, the need for medication can be reduced.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
The people who are within five years of detection, are on two or less oral antidiabetic drugs and who have HbA1C are better fit for remission. However, in your case, it is possible.
Please provide details about your diabetes, weight, height, lifestyle.
There are three pronged approaches to control diabetes : medications, physical activity and diet (and also in extended way sleep and mental health). If we can improve on other aspects, the need for medication can be reduced.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 08, 2024
How can a 45-year-old man with high cholesterol, triglycerides, and uric acid reduce his levels?
Ans: Eat a lot of fruits (specially non sugary ones) and vegetables. Your 60% of food plat should have these including raw and boiled vegetables and multicoloured fruits.
Reduce all form of added and refined sugars and fructose containing items. Prefer home made meals and anything which comes in packages should be avoided.
Eat 70% of your stomach's capacity. Stop much before you feel full.
drink water before starting any meal.
Use smaller/quarter plates for lunch and dinner and do not go for second serve.
eat almonds and walnuts for snacks.
You should be fine.
For uric acid, can start some medication for shorter duration. Consult a physician.
Dietary modification and physical activity are key to control Cholesterol and TG.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
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Reduce all form of added and refined sugars and fructose containing items. Prefer home made meals and anything which comes in packages should be avoided.
Eat 70% of your stomach's capacity. Stop much before you feel full.
drink water before starting any meal.
Use smaller/quarter plates for lunch and dinner and do not go for second serve.
eat almonds and walnuts for snacks.
You should be fine.
For uric acid, can start some medication for shorter duration. Consult a physician.
Dietary modification and physical activity are key to control Cholesterol and TG.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 08, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Nov 07, 2024Hindi
82-Year-Old Battling Appetite Loss: What Can Be Done?
Ans: I believe you do not have any other health issue.
Please take a lot of food with high fibre content. You can take curd and some probiotic in the meals.
Consider some digestive enzymes which are available in market.
Over period of time, it should be okay.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
Please take a lot of food with high fibre content. You can take curd and some probiotic in the meals.
Consider some digestive enzymes which are available in market.
Over period of time, it should be okay.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 08, 2024
I'm a social drinker, but I want to stay healthy and hydrated. What steps can I take?
Ans: Four to five days a week but how much alcohol every day?
I am not sure about your age and for how long you are drinking? The liver and other organs are affected over a period of time. The changes are also determined by family history and genetic factors.
My advise would be to reduce alochol consumption and preferably, stop completely.
In some countries, alcohol bottles carries the warning that it can cause liver cancer; very simialr ways the cigarette packs have warnings.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
(more)
I am not sure about your age and for how long you are drinking? The liver and other organs are affected over a period of time. The changes are also determined by family history and genetic factors.
My advise would be to reduce alochol consumption and preferably, stop completely.
In some countries, alcohol bottles carries the warning that it can cause liver cancer; very simialr ways the cigarette packs have warnings.
Best,
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Answered on Nov 05, 2024
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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 23, 2024Hindi
Answered on Nov 05, 2024
Concerned diabetic with high HbA1c and starting kidney problems - Is my medication safe?
Ans: HB1c is still high.
If you are younger than 70 years, your HbA1c should be less than 7%.
Please consult a physician who would advise on increasing the medicines and taking care of other health issues.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
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If you are younger than 70 years, your HbA1c should be less than 7%.
Please consult a physician who would advise on increasing the medicines and taking care of other health issues.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Answered on Nov 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 20, 2024Hindi
Answered on Nov 05, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2024Hindi
72-Year-Old Seeks Advice on Reducing High Creatinine Level (2.59)
Ans: Please get comprehensive KFT with eGFR done.
It will be important to understand the cause of sudden rise in creatinine levels. Diabetes and other conditions also need to be ruled out.
Once these are available, consult a physician or nephrologist.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
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It will be important to understand the cause of sudden rise in creatinine levels. Diabetes and other conditions also need to be ruled out.
Once these are available, consult a physician or nephrologist.
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Answered on Nov 05, 2024
Should I be worried about joint pain after Chikungunya?
Ans: Chikungunya pain usually persist for many weeks.
Can you please get Uric acid and other lab tests such as serum calcium and KFT done. While you do not have any diagnosed condition, it is better to rule out any other condition which may exist.
Best
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
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Can you please get Uric acid and other lab tests such as serum calcium and KFT done. While you do not have any diagnosed condition, it is better to rule out any other condition which may exist.
Best
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
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