at the age of 70. my fasting sugar is 160 and pp sugar 200. my doctor sys it is normal of my age it is true

[saithree]

[Dinanath]

Doctors are trained to treat disease. Have you ever come across a doctor who advises that we have to ingest vitamins, minerals and protein to any normally healthy person. They look for diseases and treat them. Despite your age, having studied the importance of nutrition to combat oxidation process that is taking place continuously within our body, I do not agree that it is just normal. If you are not considered diabetic as yet, you are on the border line in all certainty. If you are lucky find out a well versed nutrition consultant and take his advice. Your sugar level will come down, you will feel more energetic, feel good factor will improve and you can also rest assured against any health problems arising out of lifestyle.

[plus]

I think not. But to be on safe side,get a second opinion by an expert.

[Vittalanand]

No. Sugar levels are standardised for every body. Only BP is said to vary with age that too under certain limits..

[ranga]

Dear Dr.,Is FENFURO medicineclaims reduction in HbA1c from high risk level. If so what disage at age 73 yrs I should take.It is advertised in Hindu.After using this medicine insulin is no longer required it claims . Request you to guide all of us in this matterof concern.

K.Rangaswamy

[Hidden in reply to ranga]

FENFURO is, accordingto the company, derived from TRIGONELLAFOENIUM-GRACEUM. This is the biological name for fenugreek seeds,our good old "menthium or menthe". The Q is whether it is worth paying about Rs.28/per capsuleof FENFURO when you can take fenugreek seeds in various forms in your daily diet/food. I am not against anybody taking FF but pl consider the basic ingredient.

[ranga in reply to Hidden]

I agree. Saw in the internet and it is commonly available everyday item

menthee soaked night in water and dtnk in the morning the water and also eat the seeds.

Thanks

K.Rangaswamy

[atulit in reply to ranga]

sir, can 'menthe' seeds used once overnight can be used to extract its goodness again?

[ranga in reply to atulit]

No itts use is only once.Over night soked you could eat raw and drink water

[rkagrawal]

If youe sugar level is below 200, not to worry. At this age you require some glucose , but try to maintan below 200. walk and exercise regularly.

Be happy.. Enjoy life

[chinusanyal]

not true.it may invite multi-organ complication.Ask your doctor

[atlee]

I think the safe FBS level for 70+ is below 130 and PP 180