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  • 22/01/2025

I'm a bit worried because I have diabetes and this morning I felt a slight pain on the left side of my chest. I went to the hospital, and they did an ECG. The report said "Borderline," but it was unconfirmed. The doctor told me it's not a huge problem but that I need to watch my diet and keep tabs on my heart health. I'm a little confused and can't help but worry about what all this means. Could you help me understand? Ive been losing sleep over this.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Salt restricted diet,DASH diet for hypertension...reduced fats ,oils,butter and ghee reduction advised...

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