Three months after giving birth, Ms. Tien experienced bright streaks and dark spots in her vision; doctors diagnosed her with gestational diabetic retinopathy complications.
Eating ice cream can increase blood sugar, but the extent and timing of the rise depend not only on sugar content but also on fat, protein, and serving size.
Many people with diabetes completely remove rice and noodles from their diet upon noticing high blood sugar, but experts state this mistake leads to severe energy deficiency.
A 43-year-old man, diagnosed with diabetes, opted for a daily brew of 20 guava leaves instead of prescribed treatment, leading to a doubling of his blood sugar and the onset of several dangerous underlying conditions.
My father has diabetic retinopathy and was prescribed fluorescein angiography with dye injection. Is this method safe? I would appreciate your advice. (Phuong Dung, 34 years old, Lang Son)
Ms. Huong, 81, was diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes leading to kidney failure after two years of self-medicating with an old blood pressure prescription without follow-up appointments.
Mr. Tong, 36, experiencing a cough, night sweats, and a 6 kg weight loss over two months, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, necrotizing pneumonia, hepatitis B, and diabetes.
Recently, I've noticed many black spots floating before my eyes, and my vision is blurrier than usual. A recent eye exam revealed vitreous hemorrhage. Can this condition resolve on its own, or does it require treatment? (Minh Tran, Ha Noi)
Specialized and standardized nutritional solutions for cancer and diabetes patients in Vietnam remain undeveloped, despite nutrition being a critical factor in treatment and recovery.
I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and my doctor advised me to lose weight. How should I eat to stabilize blood sugar and avoid gaining weight? (Hoang Dung, Dong Nai)
