Morning high blood sugar

2017-01-18 15:08:35
My HBa1c is 6 my father was diabatic my elder brother is also diabatic I regularly check my blood sugar with glucometer  the only TIme I find my Bood sugar up is in the morning after the bed time till I have some breakfast.
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Hi , noted your concern. Looking at your family history of diabetes, it's likely that you may develop diabetes if your lifestyle is not good. Hba1c 6  and abnormal fasting sugars indicate that your sugars are in prediabetes range. The best thing is , this is the stage from where you CAN PREVENT future type 2 Diabetes by very careful diet modifications and optimization of weight, with good exercise.
Next Steps
Consult good dietician nearby and start regular exercise....
Health Tips
Regular monitoring of sugars with the help of expert nearby .. take care.

Answered2017-01-19 08:44:41

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Hba1c betwwen 5.7 and 6.4 is prediabetes and since you have a strong family history of diabetes your tendency to develop diabetes is very high.lifestyle modifications like brisk walk for 45 minutes per day for 5 days a week and reducing carbohydrate and sugar intake will help.
Next Steps
lifestyle modification.

Answered2017-01-19 05:07:22

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Your HBA1C shows pre diabetes stage. You are having impaired fasting glucose levels. So please focus on weight reduction and Diet counselling. Repeat test after three months. Also check TSH levels.
Next Steps
Reduce weight and eat responsibly
Health Tips
You are pre diabetic so have risk for diabetes soon

Answered2017-01-19 03:40:17

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