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Concern about diabetes

2020-06-13 11:34:02
Hi I am healthy and fit except have hypothyroidism, 45 year old female. Today my HbA1c test report came 5.7 which shows I am prediabetic. What precautions should I take to Not Have diabetes. White sugar i do not take But yes jaggary i take sometimes. I do excercise and my weight is also in control. Thank you
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Hello.. Your Hb1Ac shows you have just entered Prediabetes stage... This stage is very likey to progress to diabetes with time if u don't follow healthy lifestyle.. But with diabetic diet and exercise with at least 3 to 4  kg wt loss also will help u to reverse the Prediabetes to normal..U have got very good opportunity to avoid it by early recognition !!!
Next Steps
Monitor Hb1Ac  6 monthly
Health Tips
Diabetic diet with low calories at least 500 kcl less than existing and at least 30 min a day exercise like simple walking!!

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