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7.4 hba1c diabetics
Do I need to start meditation? Pls. Some say 8 and above we should take medicine. Also is GTT accurate for diabetics or hba1c.
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Above 6.4 should start on medicines after proper consultation and need to change lifestyle and diet
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Need medication
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Anything above 6.5 medicines should be started with proper diet plans and exercise as it’s the begin u it can be controlled or even reversed if proper guidance is given
Don’t wait for it to go even higher as it affects many organs of our body eyes brain heart liver.
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Dr. Ravindran P
Diabetologist
39 yrs exp
Chennai
In your condition if your HBA1C above 8 means you should take AntiDiabetic medicine . Consult your physicianfor medication for good advices
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
More than 7 we should start medications.
If yours is a younger age.
If you do regular walk and exercises.
It is 100 percent reversible.
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Dr. S.Yamuna Narendra
Diabetologist
27 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can start meditation and start on medication as well for HbA1c more than 8. HbA1c is accurate than GGT. You need to consult to start on medication also start on Healthy diet and regular physical activity.
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