Diabetics: Be Alert...

      1.  High Blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia)

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS : Frequent urination, fatigue, increased thirst,weight loss, irritable mood.

WHAT CAN YOU DO : Consult your doctor, may check blood sugar and urine ketones at home, timely intervention saves lives.

2. Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglyccemia)

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS :Shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hunger, headaches,confusion, blood glcse under 70 mg/dl.

WHAT CAN YOU DO :Take ½ cup fruit juice, or 1 cup of milk and wait for 15 minutes and recheck blood glucose.

3. Depression

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS :Pervasive sadness, lack of drive, interrupted sleep, irritable mood, passive attitude.

WHAT CAN YOU DO :Encourage your loved one to seek medical help.

High Blood Sugar : Not So Sweet

Some Tips

1Measuring Blood sugar regularly is one simple way to catch diabetes      in its earliest of stages when it has caused least or no long term              damage.

2Both fasting and Postprandial values should be tested- As any one      of them may be deranged in diabetes alone.

3Exact cut-off ranges do exist but clinical correlation is equally              important- Clinician should always be consulted when in doubt.

4Testing should always be done in standard labs to be reliable- Same      lab/device should be followed for monitoring to avoid minor disparities.

5Samples should be evaluated immediately for best results.

6Blood sugar by finger prick using glucometer is fast and easy but is                 less accurate-Anyway good for monitoring.

     Using Glucometer : 

1- Apply spirit swab and allow it to dry completely (1-2 mins).

2- Ready the device, apply strip to it (strips should be protected from moisture-      keep the box closed)

3- Use lancet/pen for even prick every time.

4- Do not squeeze.

5- Apply strip to drop of blood and wait for 6 sec (usually).

6- Record the reading (maintain a diary) and refer your clinician.

Cost = At least Rs 11/ strip.

You can contact us for information and purchasing Glucometer/other devices on discounted rates.

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational diabetes or GDM implies occurrence of diabetes in expecting mothers. It is a separate entity in itself and is important because it carries additional risk for mother and baby.

1- GDM might culminate in one of the following:

• Resolves completely = continue screening
• Prediabetes on post GDM screening = Lifestyle modifications
• Persist as Diabetes = Treat with drugs

2- In some cases, GDM might represent pre-existing undiagnosed Diabetes. You should get screened for diabetes at first prenatal visit to doctor.


3- Testing for GDM is done at 24-28 wks of pregnancy even if the first screening was negative.


4- Mothers should be screened for persisting diabetes at 6-12 wks after delivery.


5- Mothers with GDM should continue with screening once every 3 years.


6- Women with GDM and prediabetes on further screening should start with lifestyle modifications and yearly screening.







If you have doubts please feel free to ask us or consult your doctor.

You may have diabetes if...

You should suspect and rule out diabetes if you have any of the following:

Normal blood sugar levels :

Fasting Blood Sugar < 126 mg/ dl

Postprandial Blood Sugar < 200 mg/ dl

Values  should  be  correlated  clinically  and  if you have any doubts, Please feel free to ask us or consult your doctor.