Doctor, my haemoglobin is 14.5 but my ferritin level is low always, why is that so? Do we need to maintain ferritin levels normal as well. Can you please give some idea on that?
Might be due to low iron store. Iron deficiency. But your hemoglobin is normal. We may need more tests like transferrin saturation etc. Consult your doctor. If really low iron stores then 3 possible reasons 1. Less intake 2. Iron absorption issue 3. Blood loss. I hope this helps...
Better to take protein from food. If impossible to meet with diet may consider. But the quality of protein powder to be checked probably. Lots of fake powders are there in the market.
Dr., I'm currently experiencing a weight loss plateau and have recently started intermittent fasting to address it. Is this an effective approach, or could you recommend a better strategy to overcome this issue?
Intermittent fasting should work if properly done. May add aerobic exercises and weight training as well - gradually if not already doing...( with adequate protein intake)
We need more information. But generally when your a1c is below 6.5 for more than 6 months to one year - we must consult our doctor regarding coming down on medication.
Thanks Dr. My HBA1C is 6.7 and on Metformin dose everyday / IT job/ fighting hard to bring < 6 . Time to exercise is a luxury and to make it happen , still Your tips on better understanding of HbA1c is very useful.
Mom was diagnosed with diabetes: NO Symptoms (Just random test Age 60) but levels very high. Sugar fasting 300 and SugarPP: 471. After 50 days of medicines/life style change. Sugar PP is 250 and fasting is 170 ... Is this a good progress in your opinion. Weight also stable (BMI around 22.5)
Hba1c is 8.1 for my husband. Should we start medication ? Or is its possible to reduce with few life style modification? He is doing skipping in morning, walking at night. Tea without sugar. Reduced carbs. No unnecessary snacks. No banana and mango.
@@user-bv3qm4tu9r Early morning 6 km walking Immediately after breakfast , lunch and dinner I walk 2 km i.e. totally 12 km per day. In the afternoon, I only take 150 g rice with a lot of vegetables.I have been a diabetic for 27 years.My HbA1c reduced from 12.4 to 6.1. I stopped tablets glynase MF, janumet,glucobay. My fasting blood sugar is 90 g
