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Question: My mother aged 84 .
As she is a diabetic she and she used to take Glynase MF for almost 9 years.
Now she is on Glycomet (Metamorphin ) 500 mg and Vildagliptin 50 mg.
Her sugar level is around 14o fasting and 15-170 Post prandial
She is also hypertension and is taking CALAPTIN 40 mg ( thrice) and ASOMEX 2.5 mg at bedtime.
Off late (past 1-2 months ) her intake has reduced at each meal but she takes food 5 - 6 times a day - very bland food ( Dosa for breakfast and evening tiffin) Rice with Dhall for lunch and dinner with very little vegetable.
She has been having gastric and stomach problem ( diarhhea) in the past also right through her 60s to date.
Question:
She passes motion 3-4 times and is semisolid / slight diarrhea- is for the past one month .
She is also not that active and wants to sleep more.
Would request you to advise and recommend any medicine / changes in food habits ( as we are worried about her nutrition and the no. of times she passes motion.)
Thanks
As she is a diabetic she and she used to take Glynase MF for almost 9 years.
Now she is on Glycomet (Metamorphin ) 500 mg and Vildagliptin 50 mg.
Her sugar level is around 14o fasting and 15-170 Post prandial
She is also hypertension and is taking CALAPTIN 40 mg ( thrice) and ASOMEX 2.5 mg at bedtime.
Off late (past 1-2 months ) her intake has reduced at each meal but she takes food 5 - 6 times a day - very bland food ( Dosa for breakfast and evening tiffin) Rice with Dhall for lunch and dinner with very little vegetable.
She has been having gastric and stomach problem ( diarhhea) in the past also right through her 60s to date.
Question:
She passes motion 3-4 times and is semisolid / slight diarrhea- is for the past one month .
She is also not that active and wants to sleep more.
Would request you to advise and recommend any medicine / changes in food habits ( as we are worried about her nutrition and the no. of times she passes motion.)
Thanks
Brief Answer:
nutritional supplements with fiber diet and hydrat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. She needs to control sugar level within normal range.
2. She needs to take six meals at least, as it will help in distribution of sugar levels.
3. Vegetables and fruits in diet needs to be increased. Fiber rich diet will control sugar levels.
4. More fluids intake to avoid dehydration.
5. She might be having autonomic neuropathy, she will need to take vit B12 supplements along with alpha lipoic acid.
6. Additionally, get a complete hemogram. She might have anemia. Nutritional supplements essential, particularly with protein, vitamin and minerals.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
nutritional supplements with fiber diet and hydrat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. She needs to control sugar level within normal range.
2. She needs to take six meals at least, as it will help in distribution of sugar levels.
3. Vegetables and fruits in diet needs to be increased. Fiber rich diet will control sugar levels.
4. More fluids intake to avoid dehydration.
5. She might be having autonomic neuropathy, she will need to take vit B12 supplements along with alpha lipoic acid.
6. Additionally, get a complete hemogram. She might have anemia. Nutritional supplements essential, particularly with protein, vitamin and minerals.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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