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Sir, my fasting blood sugar was 144. I have now strictly controlled my diet, and my fasting level has come down to 115. I would like to know if my blood sugar won't come down to within the 100 range; however, I do not do any exercise.
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I would recommend 30–45 minutes of moderate exercise/brisk walking at least 5 days a week, along with a healthy diet, weight management, adequate sleep, and avoiding sugary drinks/refined carbohydrates
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Check your HbA1C first
Your fasting sugar has come down from diabetic range to prediabetic range which is very good.
Although it is a crude measure of sugar control when not on medications.
Start doing strength training and aerobic exercises to maintain and improve muscle mass.
Walk after meals for 15 to 20 mins.
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HbA1C
Urine Routine Microscopy
Renal Function test
Post prandial blood sugar 2 hours after meal
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Diet and exercise both are pillars of lifestyle modification, will.together prevent development to Diabetes.
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Your fasting sugar has improved significantly from 144 to 115 mg/dL with dietary changes, which is a VERY GOOD SIGN. However, 115 mg/dL is still slightly above the normal fasting range (<100 mg/dL).
Regular physical activity can definitely help improve insulin sensitivity and bring fasting glucose closer to the normal range. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, starting gradually if you are currently inactive.
Whether your fasting sugar reaches the 100 or below range depends on factors such as body weight, diet, genetics, sleep and insulin resistance, so I wouldn't promise that exercise alone will normalize it. The GOOD NEWS is that early lifestyle intervention can significantly reduce the risk of progressing to diabetes.
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Check HbA1c + repeat fasting plasma glucose. If HbA1c is in the prediabetes range, continue structured diet, weight management and regular exercise and monitor periodically. If HbA1c or repeat fasting glucose confirms diabetes, consult a physician for further management.
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Don't drastically restrict food just to lower the fasting number. Focus on sustainable calorie control, adequate protein/fibre, reducing refined carbohydrates and adding regular physical activity.
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No it will not go down if you are not taking any medication, however it may go upto 70 mg%
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
47 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do Hba1c. Pl continue diet control, and do exercise. Pl consult.
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