Diet, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 21

Regarding diabetes and cholesterol issues? Hello Dr. Hsiao, Six months ago during my health check-up, my fasting blood glucose was 123 mg/dL and my hemoglobin A1c was 8.3%. The doctor advised me to take medication for control and to focus on weight loss. After four months of ef...

Thyroid issues Hello, doctor! Over the past one to two years, my thyroid function tests have been normal. However, six months ago, I started feeling hot all the time, not sensitive to cold, and my heart rate increased from 70-80 to around 100. I also noticed slight swelling in my...

Glycated hemoglobin Doctor, I would like to ask you about my situation. In September, my hemoglobin A1c was 6.1, and in January of this year, it was 6.5. Am I diabetic? When I went to the hospital to review my report, the doctor advised me to lose weight. Is this to manage my dia...

Blood sugar issues? Hello Doctor, my fasting blood sugar is 110 mg/dL, glycated hemoglobin is 5.7%, blood urea nitrogen is 10 mg/dL, creatinine is 0.72 mg/dL, and liver function tests show alanine aminotransferase (ALT) at 8 U/L. I understand that my fasting blood sugar is elevat...

Diabetes honeymoon phase Hello Doctor: I was previously diagnosed with prediabetes, and the doctor said that dietary control would suffice. Over the past month, I have been managing my diet and exercising, and my blood sugar levels have gradually returned to normal, which makes m...

Blood sugar issues Hello Doctor, due to the Lunar New Year holiday, my child has been indulging in a lot of sweets and has had irregular meal times. Last night, while he was asleep, I checked his blood sugar levels. Two hours after eating, it was 127 mg/dL (at 1 AM), five hours a...

Occasional diarrhea with stool that is yellowish-black? Hello doctor, for the past few months, my bowel movements have been alternating between ribbon-like, scattered, and loose forms. For instance, I might have ribbon-like stools for two days, followed by scattered or loose stoo...

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) Hello Doctor: I had gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy. I have no family history of diabetes and am not overweight. I managed my condition through dietary control and daily self-monitoring of blood glucose. Now that I have given bi...

Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease Dear Doctor: For a patient with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and an eGFR of 55, how strict should dietary control be? Will occasional indulgences harm the kidneys? For instance, if I occasionally go out with friends for hot pot or barbecue, or if...

There is a persistent dull pain in the chest near the heart, in the upper back close to the heart, and in the left shoulder? Hello Dr. Hsiao: I am 163 cm tall and weigh 130 kg. For a long time, I have been experiencing persistent dull pain in my chest near the heart, in my back n...

Stiffness in the fingers and prolonged suspected facial edema? Hello, doctor. I often experience cold fingers, especially during winter. Even after playing sports for two hours, my fingers remain cold. Sometimes, in the morning, my fingers feel a bit stiff, but they improve after...

A middle school student with a uric acid level of 8 mg/dL, should medication be considered? Doctor, in my lifetime, during a school health check, my uric acid level was found to be elevated at 8. I went to see a doctor, who advised me to take medication to lower uric acid for one...

Symptoms such as discomfort in the stomach associated with diabetes? Hello Doctor, my mother is 57 years old. Last year, she was diagnosed with diabetes and has been taking insulin every morning. Earlier this year, she developed diabetic retinopathy, which required surgery. Recen...

Poor blood sugar control? Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2010. Over the years, my blood sugar levels have remained consistently high due to poor management and adherence to medication. In July of this year, I underwent tests at China Medical University, whe...

Does serious illness affect blood sugar fluctuations? Hello Dr. Hsiao, Due to acute renal failure that occurred in the middle of this year, accompanied by severe edema and fluid accumulation in the body, various kidney indicators were significantly elevated, leading to my hospi...

Thyroid issues in children Hello Doctor, my 10-year-old son was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after a blood test yesterday. He started taking Methimazole 5mg/tablet and Propranolol 10mg/tablet, one tablet after breakfast and dinner. I would like to know what dietary restrictions...

Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. In the past few months, I have noticed blood on the toilet paper after wiping, although there is no blood in the stool. The blood is bright red. This situation usually occurs a few days before or after my menstrual period, but it does not happen eve...

Genetic Issues in Diabetes Hello Doctor: My father has a genetic predisposition to diabetes, and he is currently managing it quite well at the age of 50. I would like to ask if I am at risk of developing diabetes as well. Should I be able to prevent it by paying attention to my d...

Chronic Kidney Failure Hello Doctor, my grandmother has issues with hypertension, diabetes, and anemia. Additionally, she was diagnosed this year with proteinuria and chronic kidney failure, but she has not yet started dialysis. Her reports show creatinine levels from June to Sep...

How can individuals who eat out achieve a low-protein diet? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of the month, I had a blood test that showed my kidney creatinine level at 2.5, which has increased to 2.62 as of October 27. Although my attending physician referred me to the nutrition de...