Understanding Vasculitis Treatment: Key Questions and Insights
Treatment of vasculitis My father underwent cataract surgery on his left eye on April 9, and since then, his vision has been blurry. During a follow-up appointment two days ago, the doctor mentioned that he has vascular occlusion and dilation of the optic nerve. Since November of...
Dr. Qiu Zhengbin Reply:
Hello, I am a physician in the Department of Metabolism at Changhua Hospital. Regarding your concerns, I would like to address them from two aspects. First, you mentioned that your father has experienced a weight loss of 11 kilograms over the past few months, along with fatigue...[Read More] Understanding Vasculitis Treatment: Key Questions and Insights
Can Niacin-Bound Chromium Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes?
About Niacin-Bound Chromium? Dear Dr. Hsiao, My father is a patient with type 2 diabetes, and his recent postprandial blood glucose level was 180. His doctor has prescribed medication, which he is currently taking regularly. I would like to supplement his treatment with some die...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question. 1. Chromium is believed to improve carbohydrate metabolism by reducing insulin resistance. Physiological evidence suggests that insulin receptors are influenced by Apochromomodulin, leading to changes in insulin resistance. Apochromomodulin is...[Read More] Can Niacin-Bound Chromium Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes?
Does Using Beta Blockers Increase Blood Sugar Levels During Checkups?
Beta blockers Could you please clarify if the use of beta-blockers will cause an increase in blood glucose levels during a physical examination (compared to not using beta-blockers)? Thank you, little old man.
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
The use of beta-blockers does not cause an increase in blood glucose levels.[Read More] Does Using Beta Blockers Increase Blood Sugar Levels During Checkups?
Managing Blood Sugar Levels: A Guide for Seniors with Medication Changes
High blood sugar? Hello, my grandfather is 83 years old and has recently experienced a significant decrease in appetite due to tuberculosis medication, almost not eating breakfast. His fasting blood sugar levels are often around 40-50, which is very low. As a result, he was advis...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, various anti-tuberculosis medications can cause side effects such as hepatotoxicity, gastrointestinal reactions, nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, visual changes, hearing impairment, and hyperuricemia, among others. While not every pati...[Read More] Managing Blood Sugar Levels: A Guide for Seniors with Medication Changes
Can Crashtone Affect Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetic Patients?
Urinary tract stones? I am a diabetes patient and have issues with urinary stones. My doctor prescribed Crashtone for me, which has a sweet taste. Will the sugar content in this medication cause my blood sugar to rise?
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Since the medication itself has a low caloric content, it should not affect your blood sugar levels.[Read More] Can Crashtone Affect Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetic Patients?
Managing High Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes: Tips and Insights
High blood sugar? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask how to handle high blood sugar levels? My mother has been a diabetic for about 15 years. She was previously controlled with oral medications, but for the past three years, she has started using insulin injections, which have no...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello Amin, Your question can be summarized as "how to effectively manage diabetes." In addition to the patient and their family, a team consisting of physicians, dietitians, and diabetes educators should be involved in managing diabetes. Currently, health bureaus in v...[Read More] Managing High Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes: Tips and Insights
Understanding Postprandial Blood Sugar Testing: Key Insights and Considerations
Regarding blood glucose testing? Hello Doctor: Two days ago in the afternoon, I had my blood sugar tested two hours after a meal, and the result was 110 mg/dL. I’ve heard that in the case of prediabetes, fasting blood sugar levels are normal, but postprandial blood sugar levels c...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
A formal blood glucose test is typically conducted after fasting or after consuming a specific amount of glucose solution, with the test performed two hours later. Random blood glucose tests can still be informative, but there is no definitive standard for interpretation.[Read More] Understanding Postprandial Blood Sugar Testing: Key Insights and Considerations
Understanding Fatty Liver Disease in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients
excuse me? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you some professional questions. I am a carrier of hepatitis B and have regular follow-up examinations every six months. My liver function tests, including GOT, GPT, HBeAg, and bilirubin levels, are all normal. However, I have been di...
Dr. Sun Yizhen Reply:
Based on your description, your current liver condition is as follows: 1. Chronic Hepatitis B carrier 2. Fatty liver. The severe aspect of Hepatitis B should be regularly monitored at a gastroenterology outpatient clinic, where a clinician will determine if treatment is necessary...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver Disease in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients
Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Key Questions and Insights
Check blood glucose levels? Hello Doctor: I usually have a light diet, but last night I had a gathering with friends and ate significantly more than usual, about 2-3 hours later than normal. This morning, my first blood sugar test showed a level of 125, and I’ve heard that 126 in...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Normal fasting blood glucose levels are below 100 mg/dL. Your current condition indicates poor fasting blood glucose control, which does not yet qualify as a diagnosis of diabetes; however, it significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes in the future. Any weight loss ...[Read More] Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Key Questions and Insights
Understanding Diabetes Risk: The Impact of Sugar on Your Health
Diabetes-related knowledge Hello, Doctor: My daily diet mainly consists of legumes and whole grains, and I tend to follow a vegetarian diet, but I really enjoy desserts. When I cook or make tea and cocoa, I tend to add a lot of granulated sugar. However, I engage in moderate phys...
Dr. Lü Jing Reply:
Although there is no clear evidence that consuming excess sugar directly causes diabetes, a high intake of carbohydrates can lead to weight gain, and rapid spikes in blood sugar levels are detrimental to health. It is advisable to limit refined sugars and instead consume more who...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes Risk: The Impact of Sugar on Your Health
Understanding Sudden Blood Sugar Spikes: Possible Causes Beyond Glycosuria
Please provide the content you would like Hello, I would like to ask you: Besides glycosuria, what other diseases could cause a sudden increase in blood glucose levels? A month ago, my fasting blood glucose levels after 8 hours were between 90 and 106, but in the past week, they ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: The causes of elevated blood sugar include Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, congenital disorders, chronic pancreatitis, hemochromatosis, acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, metabolic tumors, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, and drug-induced factors, among others. Your fasting ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Blood Sugar Spikes: Possible Causes Beyond Glycosuria
Can Stress Cause Sudden Blood Sugar Spikes? Understanding Diabetes Risks
Stress Doctor, may I ask if stress can cause blood sugar levels to spike suddenly? My usual fasting blood sugar is around 97 to 106, but I started feeling unwell yesterday, and this morning, after fasting for 8 hours, my blood sugar was 131. Two hours after eating, it was 184. Wh...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: Increased stress can lead to heightened activity of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in increased secretion of catecholamines such as norepinephrine and epinephrine. This can cause elevated blood sugar levels, increased glycogenolysis in the liver and muscles, hei...[Read More] Can Stress Cause Sudden Blood Sugar Spikes? Understanding Diabetes Risks
Understanding Weakness After Meals: Is It Low Blood Sugar or Something Else?
Weakness in the limbs? Hello Doctor: I experience a feeling of overall weakness a few hours after eating. It happens occasionally, but I don't feel hungry in my stomach. Currently, my solution is to eat something to create a slight feeling of fullness, and about half an hour...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
If there is discomfort in the body that improves after eating, it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by hypoglycemia; however, true hypoglycemic episodes are not very common. If symptoms are pronounced, blood tests to check blood glucose levels should be conducted during sympt...[Read More] Understanding Weakness After Meals: Is It Low Blood Sugar or Something Else?
Managing Diabetes: Food Control vs. Medication for Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes mellitus I went to the hospital for a blood sugar test and was diagnosed with diabetes. I bought a blood glucose meter and have stopped taking my blood sugar medication, opting to control it with food instead. My postprandial blood sugar levels are maintained between 120...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Since the blood sugar levels are not very high, dietary control combined with exercise can be tried for a period of time. Monitoring the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) will help assess long-term blood sugar control. If the results are not satisfactory, then oral hypoglycemic agents ...[Read More] Managing Diabetes: Food Control vs. Medication for Blood Sugar Levels
Understanding Abnormal Fasting Blood Sugar: Causes and Solutions
Abnormal fasting blood glucose? Hello Dr. Yang, Last year during my physical examination, I was diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance. After making some adjustments, I have been using a glucometer to monitor my blood sugar levels, which have been consistently around 95 mg/dL...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
The reasons you mentioned lack a clear correlation with blood sugar levels. Currently, the proven methods to reduce the progression from impaired glucose tolerance to diabetes are lifestyle changes. Dietary modifications and exercise (similar to weight control) can reduce the inc...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Fasting Blood Sugar: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Diabetes Complications: Surgery Risks and Coma Outcomes
Diabetic patients 1. Can a diabetic patient undergo surgery if their blood sugar is too high? 2. If the patient remains in a coma after surgery, does that mean they have become a vegetative state? 3. If they are in a vegetative state, is there a possibility of waking up?
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: 1. When a diabetic patient's blood sugar is excessively high, surgery should be avoided whenever possible. However, there are certain emergency situations or special circumstances where surgery may still be urgent. 2. The diagnosis of a vegetative state requires c...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes Complications: Surgery Risks and Coma Outcomes
Unexplained Weakness and Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Mysterious Symptoms
Strange symptoms I experience sudden onset of generalized weakness, hunger, dizziness, and increased heart rate (sometimes accompanied by sweating). I visited Hsu Chuan Hospital, but they couldn't determine the cause. It's not hypoglycemia (my fasting blood sugar is sti...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Fasting blood glucose levels that are not low do not necessarily indicate that blood glucose levels are not low when symptoms are present. Blood glucose should be tested when there are clear symptoms for diagnosis. The paroxysmal hypokalemic paralysis you mentioned does not compl...[Read More] Unexplained Weakness and Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Mysterious Symptoms
Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Questions about blood sugar? Hello, doctor! In the past few days, I measured my fasting blood sugar levels. The first time: I ate something around midnight, but there was a 9-hour gap before I woke up in the morning, and my reading was 158. The second time: I did not eat anything...
Dr. Lü Jing Reply:
According to the value of 15.124.124, it should not cause dizziness, nausea, or headaches. However, individuals with Type 1 diabetes can experience ketoacidosis even when blood sugar levels are not high, which may also present some symptoms. Please consult with your physician for...[Read More] Understanding Blood Sugar Levels: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Understanding Military Exemptions for Low Blood Sugar Symptoms
Hypoglycemia I would like to ask what the military classification is for someone with symptoms of hypoglycemia? Because I heard from a friend that he asked a retired military doctor, and was told it is an exemption from service.
Dr. Lü Jing Reply:
I'm sorry, I don't have information on whether low blood sugar exempts from military service. Please consult the military service department for more accurate information.[Read More] Understanding Military Exemptions for Low Blood Sugar Symptoms
Understanding Sudden Weakness, Dizziness, and Rapid Heartbeat Symptoms
Generalized weakness, dizziness, and increased heart rate? Hello, doctor! Sometimes I experience sudden weakness throughout my body, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, occasional night sweats, and sudden hunger. Initially, I thought it was due to low blood sugar. However, the most sever...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Hello: Postprandial hypoglycemia is a possible condition that can occur. First, it is important to test and determine if hypoglycemia can be detected during episodes. It may be necessary to have a glucose meter or go to a laboratory for immediate blood glucose testing. There is a...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Weakness, Dizziness, and Rapid Heartbeat Symptoms