PREDIABETIC

[sandeep60]

I am 58 and prediabetic. My Blood sugar level is 120 fasting and 190 pp. I am not taking any medicines. Should I start taking allopathy medicines? I am having a family history of diabetes.

[gangadharan_nair]

Wait for 3 months. In the meanwhile you have to adopt low carbohydrate moderate protein/fat diet and do severe exercise such as brisk walking for 30 minutes daily.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Please consult your doctor before you start anything that you’re not doing, yet to be on the safe side of things. No one wants anyone getting sick or worse.

[Vishwanath1956]

I'm 61 years. 15 years of being a diabetic. My hba1c is 10.1. What is the maximum?

[Aditya17]

Please don’t start medication, you can bring it down by eating less carbohydrates more proteins and increasing brisk walk by 10 mins a day, that’s my advice.. it is all connected to your eating habits

[sandeep60]

Thanks to all for valuable advice. I shall act accordingly.

Should I check up my blood sugar level every day or every week?

[Jasmeet in reply to sandeep60]

I suggest you to check everyday when you shift to low carb diet and find the immediate positive effect on your BS.

Your glucometer will be your perfect guide to decide what to eat and what to avoid.

Try to get rid of all kind of flour and root vegetables.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to sandeep60]

Please check your blood sugars every day and get your doctor to give you a prescription for more testing strips.

[sattu1959]

I think you should get your HBA1C tested and then consult your climatologist before taking any decision regarding your medicines.

[suramo Star]

No. Don't start medications. Get your basic investigations done for the future reference. Try lchf. You may not have to start taking medication at all. Also post your profile : height, weight and eating habits, etc..

[sandeep60 in reply to suramo]

Thanks for your advice.

I am 58 vegetarian, height 5'8'' weight 68kg. Diabetes is in my family so more cautious. I am taking Ayurvedic tablet and Karela juice often. I have reduced carbohydrates in my diet.