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Reduction in Glucose level
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I was having a random hb1ac of 11.1 , I have worked on my routine and exercise plus diet and now getting are adi g on glucometer for fasting in morning as 109 and after meal as 139 in past 3 reading shall I have to continue the same or go for Medicine.
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Your HBA1c also to be maintained, levels are quite ok but but need to control on HBA1c. Weight?
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Yes same medication and exercise and diet control
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Its good that u have decreased it bu diet and exercise. But the moment u stop exercising and dieting ,levels can go as high as 200 .
Better start with medication..
your HBA1C is quite high according to ur age and it might lead to other problems also like heart problem or issue related to brain .
Next Steps
Measure FBS/PPBS/ every day for 1 week
HBA1C every 2 months .
Health Tips
Follow diabetic diet
Exercise 150 min / week
Reduce stress
Stop smoking if u do.
Work on having low carbs and low processed food diet
Include fibre and proteins in your diet .
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You have achieved target blood sugar lever ( Fasting 80-130 ) and post meal
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Keep monitoring blood sugar and HBA1 C also ( should be 6.5-7)
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Need more help book consult on practo
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Repeat HBA1C after 3 months
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
Diabetologist
4 yrs exp
Wardha
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl repet hba1c after 3 months. However Pl consult. It is very difficult that hba1c of 11 will come down with exercise and diet control.
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