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My Hba1c levels is not coming down from 7.9 even though i follow low carbs diet, going to gym for one hour and taking metformin 1000mg twice daily. I request members to give advice on this please for Bf I take nuts, one fruit, and ayurvedic protein powder with milk. For lunch anyone millet with side dish. At 4p. M coffee with snacks. For dinner a big bowl of soup and some cooked vegetables .i take Berberine supliment twice daily. Fbs 160 and Ppbs 193.i am in a confused state what else to do. I need members advice please

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Hi matru13-ashram

Please skip fruits as a first step. Most of the fruits contain loads of carbs. Please substitute fruits with more nuts. You may add good fats into your diet like coconut, peanuts into your breakfast.

Replace millets with emmer or long wheat. Add some good fats like Ghee(can be about 10 percent of your food intake) into your lunch as well.

Skip coffee if you can. If you cannot, use full fat A2 milk. Please be aware that milk contains a lot of carbs.

Are you not feeling hungry after your dinner?

Let me know if you need any more help here.

Cheers

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sandybrown

What is you weight, height and waist?

Get a small plate or a dish to start with to eat small portions.

Drink boiled cinnamon water daily, eat soaked fenugreek, eat green leaf veg and no grains for a while. Eat sweet potatoes, chickpeas and other simple food with regular exercise.

good luck.

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barani19Administrator

Hidden ,

I personally don't prefer having cheese, as its a processed food. Paneer would be a better option.

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joshua92

Hi. Please try to stick to a <25 carbs a day diet. Increase your intake of healthy fats. Almost every food item you mention is rich in carbs.

Let us know the result. Wish you good health.

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barani19Administrator

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Please clarify what do you mean by retaining more carbohydrates. I have tested with 100g paneer for my dinner multiple times earlier. PPBS was less than 100 mg/dL at all times. How can a chemically processed food(cheese) better than an organic natural food?

On a different note, how frequent you go for CAC test? How much does that cost in a private lab in India?

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barani19Administrator

Thanks for the clarification Hidden . I got it. You get organic cheddar cheese here in India, with almost no processing.

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agrgd1944

what you are taking & what is your BS F/PP

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matru13-ashram in reply to agrgd1944

I am taking metformin 1000mg twice daily and Berberine supliments. Fbs 160 Ppbs 193 and Hba1c 7.9. Any advice please

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Lakshmanan1954 in reply to matru13-ashram

You find ppbs after dinner.if it less than the FS reduce the night dosage and check

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sandybrown

If you want help you need to answer all response!!

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Anon16

Good to see you Re trying. However you might need different medication apart from metformin to control your blood sugar effectively. Please consult your doctor to review your medication while you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. All the best!

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DIAINDIA

I a in the same position, more than the medication & diet,STRESS FACTOR also works, practice few meditations, 30 minutes daily, it would help

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Sharkdog1

Hello. Upping my fiber content has helped me. Mosfdiabetics in the US dont eat enough fiber. I also add milled flaxseed as it helps with eye issues

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barani19Administrator

Thanks for the correction Hidden .

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Ahk1

I can’t get a prescription for metformin, can I take Berberine instead?

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Ahk1

I am in USA , NY

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