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Diabetologist, Consultant Physician, Vaccine Expert - Answered on Oct 24, 2024

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
Brijinder Question by Brijinder on Oct 10, 2024Hindi
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Hi, I am 49 years Male with following parameters. Weight - 83, Height - 5'9", Pure Vegetarian, No drink/smoke. My Lipid says Total Cholestrol - 172, Triglycrides - 180, HDL - 31.6, VLDL - 36, LDL -104.7. Dinner at 8:30 & then walk for around 30 mins. No excercise/yoga at all. By end of the day energy level is gone. So please guide what should i do ?

Ans: Increase physical activity. Add fruits and vegetables in your diet. Sleep minimum 8 hours in the day. Please do Yoga/walk or other mental relaxation exercises.
Add vitamin C and Vitamin E in your diet. Ensure your Vitamin D levels are within normal range.

These things should help
Asked on - Oct 24, 2024 | Answered on Oct 24, 2024
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Ans: Best wishes
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India
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