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What Does This Fasting Sugar Level Of 122 Indicate?
Question: My sugar level fasting is 122. is it a sign of diabetic. Please advise accordingly.
Brief Answer:
Dear friend, you are not a diabetic... but in the pre-diabetic stage now.
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Greeting from HCM .. I have read your question .. I understand your concern for glucose level 122 ..
At this stage we cannot diagnose you as a diabetic!!! but you are in pre-diabetic stage. (impaired fasting glucose).
But you repeat your fasting blood glucose, HbA1c after 10 hours of fasting and later post prondial glucose levels for confirmation of the diagnosis....
But still you need not worry much as strict lifestyle modifications can definitely help you to bring down your sugar levels .... Please check your HbA1c, microalbuminuria and your lipid profile .... If you are over weight you need to bring your weight and maintain it .. Your glucose levels are in the impaired fasting range .. So its time for you to be alert ..
Cut down your carbohydrates and take more of proteins... Divide your meals on to 3-4 small parts .. Each time add green leafy vegetables, fruits and oats.. Which give you lots of fibers .. Avoid fried and processed or fast foods and take more of sprouts, whole grains, millets and nuts .. You add turmeric, bitter guard, tamarind, and garlic to your meal which are known to have beneficial effects in insulin resistance based on these suggestions prepare your diet chart and follow it strictly .. You need to exercise at least walk regularly 1 hour a day .. Practice yoga and meditation which surely helps ... Definitely you will succeed in bringing your sugar levels to normal when you check next time after 3 to 4 month ..
All the best and do contact us if you have any doubts ..
Dear friend, you are not a diabetic... but in the pre-diabetic stage now.
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Greeting from HCM .. I have read your question .. I understand your concern for glucose level 122 ..
At this stage we cannot diagnose you as a diabetic!!! but you are in pre-diabetic stage. (impaired fasting glucose).
But you repeat your fasting blood glucose, HbA1c after 10 hours of fasting and later post prondial glucose levels for confirmation of the diagnosis....
But still you need not worry much as strict lifestyle modifications can definitely help you to bring down your sugar levels .... Please check your HbA1c, microalbuminuria and your lipid profile .... If you are over weight you need to bring your weight and maintain it .. Your glucose levels are in the impaired fasting range .. So its time for you to be alert ..
Cut down your carbohydrates and take more of proteins... Divide your meals on to 3-4 small parts .. Each time add green leafy vegetables, fruits and oats.. Which give you lots of fibers .. Avoid fried and processed or fast foods and take more of sprouts, whole grains, millets and nuts .. You add turmeric, bitter guard, tamarind, and garlic to your meal which are known to have beneficial effects in insulin resistance based on these suggestions prepare your diet chart and follow it strictly .. You need to exercise at least walk regularly 1 hour a day .. Practice yoga and meditation which surely helps ... Definitely you will succeed in bringing your sugar levels to normal when you check next time after 3 to 4 month ..
All the best and do contact us if you have any doubts ..
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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