Thank you for a detailed explanation Sir! Will do as suggested.

Ans: Hi,

I think you have goals to move to the USA and settle there. Many graduates from fields like dentistry, pharmacy, or public health pursue opportunities in the USA. After completing their studies, they can find jobs related to public health or continue in their core subjects.

However, I don’t understand why you are choosing to study public health after becoming a doctor in Ayurveda. I feel it may be a waste of time and money. Moreover, the Indian medicine system is not practiced in the US, which is probably why it has not been included in the SHOPHAS (this is my understanding).

So, please plan accordingly.

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

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

Ans: Hi Joy,

Congratulations on choosing BAMS as your career path!

Since the pandemic, many candidates have been increasingly drawn to the Indian system of medicine. It's important for her to learn about VPK principles. Without a solid understanding of VPK principles, it can be challenging to practice effectively in this field. Additionally, many herbal and Ayurvedic drugs are not widely recognized; if she conducts research on these, she could truly excel in her career.

**Opportunities include:**

- **General Practice:** Positions in government hospitals and private clinics.
- **Regulatory Roles:** Working as a drug inspector for Indian medicines.
- **Industry Positions:** Opportunities as an entrepreneur or in herbal formulation industries and clinical trials.

To enter the AYUSH department or pharmaceutical companies, she should develop competency and knowledge of herbs as they relate to clinical trials and manufacturing.

She can also engage in research to develop new Ayurvedic formulations. If her formulation proves to be groundbreaking, there’s a possibility to apply for an award from the central government.

Encourage her to stay focused and committed to honing her skills and expertise in Ayurveda.

Ans: Hi Harmit,

It's great to hear that your son has completed his medicine course. Please convey my greetings to him! Since he has studied medicine abroad, he will need to pass the licensure exam in India (FMGE). After clearing this exam, he must undergo an internship. Once he finishes the internship, he will be eligible to pursue higher education, such as an MD or MS.

If he has passed the licensure exam, he can then appear for the PG NEET. However, if he has not yet passed or even taken the licensure exam, I suggest he refer to the USMLE case study books to help him prepare.

That's my recommendation.

Ans: Unfortunately capital gains exemption will not be available in your case since for getting such exemption the property purchased needs to be in India.

Ans: Hello;

You may begin a monthly sip of 50 K in a combination of pure equity & hybrid mutual funds and do a top-up of 8% each year for 28 years so as to achieve your target of 25 Cr.

Allocation could be as follows;
1. Multicap Fund: 25%
2. Flexicap Fund: 25%
3. Large and Midcap fund: 25%
4. Multi Asset Allocation fund: 10%
5. Small cap fund: 10%
6. Gold fund: 5%

Apart from MFs, NPS, ULIPs, ULPPs, real estate are other investments that could help build a retirement corpus.

Happy Investing;

Ans: An HbA1c level of 5.8% indicates that your average blood sugar levels are slightly elevated. To lower these levels, focus on consuming carbohydrates that are high in fiber and nutrients, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Avoid refined carbs like white bread and sugary snacks. Use measuring cups and a kitchen scale to keep track of portion sizes. Include non-starchy vegetables, lean protein (like chicken/fish) or tofu, beans, nuts, with whole grains (like brown rice or quinoa). Eating at regular intervals helps maintain stable blood sugar levels. Limit processed foods. Drink plenty of water and limit sugary beverages.
Monitor blood sugar regularly. Stay active.

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