Weight Loss in Diabetes

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My father is 78 years old and has been suffering from constipation for the last 2 years. He has also lost a lot of weight around 10 kgs in this time span. In the last couple of months he has been complaining that his abdominal muscles have torn due to bowel straining and now he says there is loss of muscle in his stomach area. Which is why when he lies down everything is fine but when he sits up and walks around he feels like he is carrying a weight in his stomach. After intake of food it becomes worse and he also gets bloating. We have done all possible tests - colonoscopy, CT scan, ultrasound sometime last year and everything was clear. The doctors gave a verdict of idiopathic constipation and left it at that. His blood work is fine, haemoglobin levels, cholestrol etc. He still suffers from constipation. His prostrate is enlarged but results are fine. What is the solution to his stomach muscle problem ? Is it lack of exercise, lack of protein ? He doesnt have a pot belly and has never had and had always been physically active and fairly slender.

Hi, History told by you favours irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ). There are two alarming signs in your case : Firstly, loss of weight and that to10kg approx. Secondly, sensation of carrying a weight in stomach. Both of them do occurs in IBS. But to be on safer side,I would suggest you to go for colonoscopy again because it was done 1 yr back and symptoms have aggravated few months back. Treatments available for IBS - - Increase the level of physical activity. - Have regular meals and take t ...

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Sir, Im a male of 28 yrs. Weight is 50 only even my hight is 6.30. It looks very very thin and Old. I wanna gain weight and wanna be healthy, so is there any advise for me to gain weight and health.

Antidepressant, haematinic syrup,multivitamin,protein supplements and anti-allergens should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor. ...

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My husband was recently diagnosed with a thoracic aortic dilation of 4.2 during a preop echocardiogram. Cat scan was also done. No evidence of dissection. He is having bilateral knee replacement on January 17. His cardiologist has cleared him for surgery for both knees. Should we be getting a second opinion. I should mention he is 67 years old, no evidence of heart blockages, no diabetes.

surely get the second opinion from other cardiologist ...

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Dear Doctor, Please help me to control my diabetes. I am a dibetic patient about 17 years and under insulin for the past 5 years.Before five years I underwent CABG surgery. My need for consultation is for Diabetes. Now i take Metformin 500 SR/Diapride 2mg and 30/70 fast acting Insulin 18 in the morning and night time I take diapride 2mg and Insulin 8 points only. My HbA1c is 7.9 and always PP is above 200 to 240 Today fasting is 121 and PP is 234.Please advice.

Hi, Since you are a known diabetic,few changes which have to be brought in are lifestyle modifications. If you have already not changed them or if you are not serious about them because they are the only steps which would help you the most. Drugs just bring down sugar for a few hours and then would raise back again and your body can become slowly resistant to the same drug dose so first you will have to bring lifestyle modification(changes) in yourself. 1)Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet, ...

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After diet control I could reduce my weight from 85kg to70kg. My normal weight should be 65kg medically.I recently suffered from Dengue & Typhoid. I have recovered now. I have developed dark circles below my eyes. My weight is now 85kg again. Can I go for Dieting again

Hi, One of the common reasons to dark circles is that if you don't sleep well or if you are taking to much stress, then you will have to improve that,then second common cause correctable cause is anemia if your haemoglobin level is low then you will also have to improve that to remove under eye circles. Otherwise you can have one capsule vitamin complex daily and also you can use under eye creams which are available under many brands including loreal and vlcc so you may use many if there none o ...

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i am seeking a fine dietician who can help me reduce my weight.I was a good 67 kgs with 171cm 3 years ago aftr my delivery last year i gained weight like crazy and now i am not able to shed it.my food cravings are high,eating habits have gone all bogus and now i am a good 95kg and i feel awful when i look at myself , i am losing my self confidence too.i have pain in my knee joints and i hear cracking sounds on my knee when i climb stairs and i know it is because of my weight issue :( i need a proper diet and exercise plan which you help me with a consistent reduction of weight and toning myself.please do help me to get over this nasty issue :(

Sample Diet Plan 5: 30 am (Preworkout meal): 1 fruit (any) (60-70 gms) (you can consume 1 banana also ) 5:45- 7:00 am (workout): Any form of workout that suits you for atleast 50 mins. 9:00- 9:30 am (Breakfast) 1 glass skimmed milk (200 ml)/ 1 cup low fat curd or yoghurt (150 gms) + Oats (15 grams, 2-3 tsp) or muesli (15 grams, 2-3 tsp) or any homemade non deep fried snack [eg:1 quarter plate poha/1 quarter plate upma/2 idli/2 small or 1 medium size dosa/2 appam/ 2 dhokla/dalia/multigrain bre ...

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I am suffering from type 2 diabetes and obesity . My weight is 110 kg and I am 30 yrs old . The random sugar level is in between ********** on avg . Fasting is always normal and even PP shows normal level within 105 to 134 on average . My insulin fasting test was normal but my insulin pp was 200 . I was prescribed Glycomet 500 sr , which I took for 2 months and stopped . I started exercising and got tested the Insulin PP was 130 and I continued my workouts .but te weight is not reducing its stuck at 110 kgs and I am feeling pains in my legs on daily basis . Will get tested tomorrow for Hba1c test and Insulin PP test , I will attach the report tomorrow , if needed . Please suggest what exactly I shall do to reduce weight and get this type 2 issue resolved

You may have to practice aerobic exercises regularly. However, a routine warm up and cool down phase of aerobics is a must and that should reduce your leg pains to a higher extent. You may contact a physiotherapist to get help about your exercise routine. ...

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hey sir.... now this time my weight is 80kg and hight is 5feet 9inch. so i want to reduce my weight. so ple take advise me how to reduce weight....thx

reduce oil and fat in your diet and go for regular exercise ...

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hi sir,i had the habit of eating slatepencils when i was 10th standard...i continued eating till 12th.i stopped eating when worms started.i took madicine.but worms are repeating...my skin getting loose..they came under my skin...hair loss...lack of hungry...weight loss...nerves weakness..heart palpitations...even i cant able to sit straightly without any support....a lot of problems i am facing....i am taking 1 zentil tablet each month...i consult a lot of doctors but no solution....

take good nutritious food rich in both fat and proteins like milk, eggs, fish, sprouts take some iron and calcium supplements you need all type of food ...

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im having spondyloarthropathy.... im having bone loss and stiffness when im getting semen loss and sexual thought .. i have been suffering from this for 10 years.... my ribs, shoulder bones, spine , skull all are got compressed. i cant able to take breathe fully... plz tell me if there is any permanent cure.... plz.... reply as soon as possible

Unfortunately I am not conveince with the treatment, if diagnosis is spondyloarthropathy So I m not able to answer your queries until I examine you personally ...

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