Diabetes, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 14

Weight loss Hello, Dr. Hong. I would like to ask whether it is better to skip dinner and replace it with fruit, or to replace lunch with fruit and have a normal dinner. Some people say that not eating dinner can leave the stomach empty for too long, which is not good since breakf...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, my boyfriend was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago, which makes him more prone to injuries. The doctor recommended circumcision to prevent injuries. However, if his blood sugar is well controlled, is there still a need for circumcision? Additionall...

Which specialist should I take my husband to see? Seven years ago, I married into a family where my father-in-law has liver cancer. He has maintained good health overall, but has undergone partial liver resection and multiple embolization procedures. I later learned that my fathe...

Regarding muscle cramps? Last night at eleven o'clock, I suddenly had a nosebleed, which startled me. My nose has been quite dry lately, possibly due to the air conditioning. In winter, the nose can easily feel painful due to the dry, cold air, and I also have some nasal all...

Which specialty should I see? About two years ago, I was a 65 kg overweight girl. After controlling my diet, I managed to reduce my weight to 49 kg before the Lunar New Year this year. My weight loss method involved almost completely avoiding carbohydrates and consuming a lot of ...

Dizziness I have been experiencing frequent dizziness lately, feeling as if blood is not reaching my head. I've noticed some weight loss, although it hasn't been very significant. A few days ago, I had a limited check-up done on the street, which showed slightly elevate...

Dizziness I have been experiencing frequent dizziness lately, feeling as if blood is not reaching my head. I have lost some weight, although not significantly. A few days ago, I had a limited check-up at a roadside clinic, which showed slightly elevated blood sugar levels. Previo...

I'm not sure what the problem is? 1. I often experience constipation, which has not improved since childhood. 2. I have been feeling dizzy and drowsy since I was a child. 3. My menstrual periods are always late and not heavy, and I frequently have vaginal discharge. 4....

Diabetes mellitus Hello Dr. Huang: If I drink honey water every day, will I develop diabetes?

Strange and inexplicable illness? Cancer? Hello, I currently have some questions regarding health issues: 1. I have noticed that when I drink from cups or containers that are not washed immediately, many ants come to them, regardless of whether the liquid has a sweet taste or n...

Leukopenia After the health check, it was found that the white blood cell count is only 3900. Is this too low? Should further tests be conducted? What could be the possible causes of this?

Leg fatigue? Hello: My mother's knee joints feel sore whenever she stands for a long time. Could this be due to joint degeneration? She usually takes calcium supplements and glucosamine. Can my mother take hormone supplements? She has high blood pressure and diabetes; is it ...

Thigh pain I am an office worker who sits at a desk, and over the past few months, I have been experiencing occasional unexplained pain in my left thigh while sitting without exertion. The pain is located approximately in the mid-thigh area, not at the joint. When it occurs, it c...

High cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) Hello, I recently went to the hospital for a health check-up at the age of 40 and had a blood test. The results showed cholesterol at 221 mg/dl and triglycerides at 117 mg/dl. The doctor explained that cholesterol is divided into high-densi...

Urinary and secretory issues? Hello, I have a question. My underwear (that I've worn) is always covered with ants when it's in the laundry basket waiting to be washed, but my family members' underwear does not have this issue. Could it be that there is something wr...

Dizziness and a noticeable decline in balance while walking and driving? Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation of slight dizziness throughout the day, and my balance while walking and driving seems to have worsened. I find it difficult to concentrate, and I do not hav...

Are massage chairs effective? Hello, doctor. My father is elderly and suffers from diabetes and hypertension, and he has a colostomy. He usually does not like to move much and spends most of his time sitting or lying down. Recently, I noticed that his left leg is swollen and has ...

Comprehensive physical examination? Hello. What does a full body check-up include?

Urinalysis 1. Can a urine test determine diabetes, uric acid levels, and the presence of gout? 2. What symptoms can be identified through a urine test? 3. Is the result from a clinic's test strip accurate for detecting inflammation and frequent urination?

Hyperlipidemia My grandmother is 80 years old and has had diabetes for 30 years, but it has been well-controlled without any complications. Her HbA1c is around 7, but her cholesterol levels are between 200 and 300, and she often complains of dizziness. She has been self-medicatin...