Diabetes or Sugar ki Beemari as it is often called, is a rising trend amongst the population. The alarming problem is that even youngsters are getting caught up in this epidemic of diabetes.
Sugar control is usually a problem of insulin – the body is not able to make this insulin molecule or does so, in an insufficient quantity that leads to a rise in blood glucose level. What ever you eat, will affect and raise your blood sugar levels, it is the release of insulin and quantity of insulin released that keeps the blood glucose levels in check.
When the body does not produce adequate insulin to counter the rising blood sugar levels, the blood sugar levels cross the normal limits.
What are the options if one wants to avoid medications for diabetes?
There are a lot of options, that one can do, if the blood sugar is only slightly raised- for example, if you’re overweight, one can start an exercise regime, light at first and then build up over a time period, to lose weight.
Walking is one of the best exercises, even the AHA recommends 10,000 steps daily for a healthy heart. This will also lead to better glucose or sugar control. Stay moving.
Avoid all kinds of sugar, sugar sweetened beverages, biscuits, potatoes, rice. Avoid ghee, tel, chiknai. One can enjoy bland fruits like kiwi, dragonfruit etc. Once a week, if their blood sugar gets controlled with diet and exercise alone, I.e. it was not raised much time begin with.
A lot of overweight people, dramatically have improvement in their glucose levels, if they lose weight and achieve a normal BMI.
If my blood sugar is too high to begin with, should I start medications upfront or wait for lifestyle modifications? What are the medications of diabetes?
Yes, if the blood sugar level is high to begin with one should start with medications upfront. Lifestyle modifications like proper food and restrictions along with exercise is a continuous process, and have to be followed even with medications.
We are very lucky, that we are living in a world and in times, where we have a lot of medications for controlling blood sugar levels. The latest drugs have the efficacy, good potency and also decrease risk of other problems that maybe associated with or caused by diabetes like chronic kidney problems, Heart problems, eye problems etc.
However, these medications should only be prescribed by a Cardiologist or physician or endocrinologist only as they are the most experienced and have studied the molecules extensively.
If patient is started on insulin injections, will his kidneys be affected, or will he be permanently on insulin?
For evidence of best glycemic control, insulin is wonderful. Insulin injections are used to rapidly achieve glucose control, however a lot of patients are apprehensive in starting insulin. If your body does not produce insulin at all, then insulin injections are the best options. However if you have type II Diabetes mellitus, you have a wide variety of drugs that can be used. Insulin se does not make it permanent. Only the underlying type of diabetes and the quantity of beta islets cell remaining can dtermine that (cells that make insulin in the pancreas).
What are the different complications that can occur due to Diabetes?
- Heart Problems: Like Heart attack, coronary blockages, chest pain, breathlesness, etc can all occur as a direct or indirec result of diabetes.
- Kidney Problems: Chronic Kidney Disease, raised creatinine levels, dialysis requirements can occur, if patient develops kidney problems as a result of diabetes mellitus.
- Eye Problems: Uncontrolled Diabetes is the most common cause of dimunition of vision in the developing world, apart from cataract and also retina problems, that may lead to blindness.
What is the normal blood glucose level? During fasting and 2 hours after food?
We have included a small chart, that shows the normal blood glucose level, immediately after food and 2 hours after food for better understanding and reference.
Which is the best hospital or Doctor in Agra for Sugar/ Diabetes control?
Agra Heart Centre is considered by many for best diabetes control and for preventing diabetes complication in Agra. Agra Heart Centre has physician and cardiologists for diabetes treatment0 Dr. CR Rawat and Dr. Rajat Rawat. The team approach ensures that you get the best treatment for our blood sugar needs. The vast experience of Dr. CR Rawat sir and the latest technology edge of Dr. Rajat Rawat are a welcome team to achieve the best results possible.
Book your appointment: 7830000618: Agra Heart Centre: 5, Church Road, Civil Lines, Ram Nagar Colony, Agra 282002.
Agra Heart Centre is equipped with pathology, biochemistry to get accurate results soon, and also, has all the latest machinery and equipments with the best doctors to ensure that any problem is dealt with promptly.
For any queries: Contact 7830000618 for an appointment: Agra Heart Centre
What are the common signs and symptoms of high blood sugar?
Patient may experience these symptoms, however, these symptoms may not always be present. Excessive hunger, feeling thirsty again and again, going to washroom for urine again and again are one of the most common symptoms. Most the time, even though patient is eating too much, yet is not gaining weight or losing weight, may also be a symptom of diabetes.
Diabetes can also happen due to excessive weight. Patient with diabetic neuropathy may develop tingling sensation or burning sensation in their feet and palms or hands, specifically at night.
Or they may experience blurring of vision if high blood sugar has started to effect the eyes. Patient may even develop kidney problems, if high blood sugar has started involving the kidneys. If the heart has been involved, the patient may experience ghabrahat, chest pain or shortness of breath on exertion- or saans foolna.
In all these conditions, it is best to consult a good doctor at the earliest, and not delay.
7830000618: Agra Heart Centre, Dr CR Rawat/ Dr Rajat Rawat