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General Physician - Answered on Aug 02, 2023

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Question by Rankanidhi on Jun 25, 2023Hindi

Health

My wife has hba1c 6.9, fbs 120 and ppbs 170. Is she diabetic? Is it necessary for her to take antidiabetic medicines. Presently she is not talking any medicines.

Ans: Yes, she is diabetic. She can control this with changes in diet and lifestyle alone if she wishes. Medicines will also control it.

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Question by Mounesh - Feb 27, 2023Hindi

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Hi Komal ji. I am 61 years and diabetic for the past 12 years. My HbA1C today is 6.4 and it was 5.1 in November 2022. Fasting and PP is 90 and 84 respectively. I am on medication with Janumet 50/500 twice a day morning and night and Cardace 2.5 mg in the morning for BP. My weight is 60 kgs and height is 167cm. My diet includes millets, vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, chese, butter, ghee and cold pressed oils. Fully stopped eating maida, white rice and sugar. Please advice (1) how to bring HbA1c within 4.6 to 5.5. (2) If HbA1c is brought within 4.6 to 5.5, can I stop taking diabetes medicines ?. Thanks & Regards.

Ans: You are already on maximum diet. Exercise of 30 to 45 minutes everyday for at least 5 days in a week would help to control the HBA1c well. Once your sugar levels are consistently in the normal range, you can probably reduce the tablet to once daily. Possibility of completely stopping the medicine is less. It is a very stiff target of keeping HbA1c of 4.6 to 5.5, which is difficult to achieve. Keeping it less than 6.4 is fair enough.

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Diabetologist - Answered on Apr 24, 2023

Question by S - Mar 15, 2023Hindi

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My wife aged 61 years is a diabetic since 1994.She is weighing 83 kgs and ht is 5.5 ft. Now we are using Insulin Tresiba (20-0-20 units), Insulin Fiasp(18-16-18units ) , Jardiance 25mg-1 daily in the morning , Istamet 50/500 - 1 dialy in the morning , Carbophage XR500-1 in the night as diabetic medicines. Her HbA1c was ranging from 7.5- 8.5. Her last Serum creatinine level in January 2023 is 1.2. The Fasting sugar level is ranging between 110 - 145 in this month sofar. Random sugar in the other time of the day is 140- 210. She is also a BP patient taking Telma 40, Telma CT6.25/40 and Praxopress XL 2.5 - each one daily. Bp readings are 140 -145 / 60-68. Thyroid(taking Thyronorm 75mcg daily) and cholestrol( Rosuvas CV10 daily) are under control . Please advise how to decrease HbA1C to a level of 6-7 . Is these medicines are helpful in maintaining her health staedily?. she is south indian and taking rice normally and wheat onec in 2 days in the night time. Is the creatinine level indicates any deterioration in Kidney function? The medicines indicated above are kidney friendly? Your advise to maintain a safe healthy life is required please

Ans: Further evaluation for kidney function may be required. She will benefit with some weight loss. Diet and daily exercise/ walking will be important. Seeing a Dietitian will help. You will need to discuss in detail with your Doctor.

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Question by deepti - Aug 14, 2023Hindi

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Hello, Komal ji. My mother is a diabetic patient since 19 years. Her HBA1C slways in higher side 8.5 but pp and fasting comes between 120 to 135. She's taking her medicines. What are the reasons of high HBA1C.

Ans: An HbA1c level of 8.5% for a diabetic is out of range. Fasting blood sugar levels of 120 to 135 mg/dl must also be lowered. While following a diabetic diet, ensure that it is within her nutritional requirements. Reduce intake of simple carbs like white bread, white flour, sugars, cakes, cookies, sweetened beverages, etc. Include a high fiber diet with foods like green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, oatmeal, beans, etc. Adequate protein is important in every meal so include foods like low fat dairy products, beans, dals, eggs, lean meat, nuts, etc. Physical activity is important to increase energy expenditure and lower the blood glucose levels.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 01, 2024Hindi

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Hi, I am aged 59 years and weigh 69 kgs..I walk regularly, do pranayama, and follow a strict diet..my hba1c last month was 6..I was shocked..usually my fasting.sugar is below 100 and. Pp after meals is between 120 to 130. My cholesterol was 120 last month..All tests are normal along with my bp My father family has a history.of diabetics. I m worried..i m taking all steps to beat this but still my hba1c is worrying me..kindly advice

Ans: Please do not get worried with the markers done once. This can be repeated after three months, of following lifestyle modification such as eating dinner early by 6 pm and adequate Physical activity from another NABL certified lab and rechecked

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Hi I hve give neet 2025 i got 356 and i belong to Karnataka state ,i hve state domicile, linguistic minority will i get a mbbs seat under private medical college under linguistic minority for this year counseling?

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My neet score is:- 398 this year, are there any chances of getting a gov. Veterinary collage(gen category)

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Question by Ajay - Jul 15, 2025Hindi

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Dear Sir, I am 40 year old, my take home is 1.41 lacs per month. I have 11 year old daughter and 3.5 year old son. I am investing 12.5k per month in SSY (27 lacs in total) and 12.5k per month in PPF (6 lacs in total). Investing around 4k in SIP in index fund (1.2 lacs) and I have around 30 lacs in FD. I have taken 1cr term insurance and have 10lakhs health insurance for family. FD is not giving me satisfactory returns and not beating the inflation. I am planning to invest 25 lacs in buying a site. I don't have any loans and don't have major commitment other than children education. I request you to guide me on future investments, I would like to get a constant income of 1-1.5 lacs PM after 5-6 years.

Ans: Hi Ajay, understand the SSY and PPF are also not givin you enough returns, your SIP in index funds and FD all are ineffecient return making assets. Buying a site will not ensure liquidity when you will need it the most, and 10L health insurance for a family of 4 is low as well.
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There are a lot of flaws in your investment strategies because at one place you are wanting to lock in money at a site, in SSY and PPF and on the other you are looking to earn 1-1.5L p.m. which is possible through liquid investments.
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Question by Gaurav - Jul 18, 2025Hindi

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Dear sir/mam I want to do cyberscurity course. I have financial issues and my age is 40 I want to take educational loan and I don't have business, job and any other source of income. Please suggest me for education.

Ans: Education is an investment, but at 40 with no income, no job, and no assets, taking an unsecured loan is financially risky.

Do not borrow without a clear repayment plan or guaranteed employability after the course.

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Free or low-cost certified cybersecurity courses (many top institutes offer them).

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Build skill first, then earn, then upskill with paid advanced certifications.

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Im in class 11 and preparing for neet i rigorously studied yet I dont seem to improve like i m unable to touch 600 or above 550 it's seriously a shame when people in my batch are seriously so good..l worked so hard but now i have to study rotation because it wasn't taught to us properly and now we are studying another chapter it's so much work i have no idea how to handle it

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