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Suggest Remedies For Knee Pain In A Diabetic Patient
Question: I am a diabetic taking azulix 2 MF forte and Zita plus 20 mg, I have been suffering from knee pains and feel uneasy stressed from past 6 months. Should I take any food supplements such as diavit , I am diabetic since 2010
Brief Answer:
I may suggest relaxation techniques.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
In such scenario I may suggest
Relaxation techniques :
- like yoga, meditation.
- Engage yourself in your hobbies, reading, sports, solving puzzles.
- You may take help of your diabetologist & if required counseling sessions with psychologist may help.
- May suggest one should invest some time for these activities from busy schedule.
- Stress in any form may lead to uncontrolled blood sugar levels, blood pressure problem.
Exercise:
Approximately 150 min per week moderate degree physical exercise may be suggested according to your tolerance level.
Consult orthopedician in case of refractory knee pain.
Medications :
- Take medications regularly as advised by your doctor.
- You may take nutritional supplements like Diavit but it may not have any direct effect on stress.
Regular follow up
- Regular follow up with your diabetologist with blood sugar (Fasting & Post-prandial), HbA1c.
- I may suggest Thyroid function test, vitamin B12 & D3 level.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
I may suggest relaxation techniques.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
In such scenario I may suggest
Relaxation techniques :
- like yoga, meditation.
- Engage yourself in your hobbies, reading, sports, solving puzzles.
- You may take help of your diabetologist & if required counseling sessions with psychologist may help.
- May suggest one should invest some time for these activities from busy schedule.
- Stress in any form may lead to uncontrolled blood sugar levels, blood pressure problem.
Exercise:
Approximately 150 min per week moderate degree physical exercise may be suggested according to your tolerance level.
Consult orthopedician in case of refractory knee pain.
Medications :
- Take medications regularly as advised by your doctor.
- You may take nutritional supplements like Diavit but it may not have any direct effect on stress.
Regular follow up
- Regular follow up with your diabetologist with blood sugar (Fasting & Post-prandial), HbA1c.
- I may suggest Thyroid function test, vitamin B12 & D3 level.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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