Hello Sir,
Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns .
Based on the reports, you do have
diabetes. For good
glucose control your
HBA1C should be less than 6.5%, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 mg/do and your 2 post meal glucose should be less than 160-170 mg /dl ( provided you are fit and fine and do not have any other debilitating illnesses).
I am not sure of your age.
As your sugar levels are borderline you could try 3 month trial of diet and exercise alone to control your glucose levels. After 3 months measure the blood tests again. If they have reduced then you can continue the same healthy lifestyle changes and keep checking your blood glucose levels every 3 months.
If your blood glucose levels have not changed or have worsened after the 3 month trial of diet and exercise then you need to start medication along with your lifestyle changes.
Healthy lifestyle tips:
1) Exercise-moderate exercise like brisk walking, cycling, swimming etc - for atleast 45-60 min every day or atleast 5 out of 7 days in a week.
2) Diet: Avoid sugary food items and sweets , cookies, chocolates etc. take plenty of vegetables ( restrict potatoes). Take whole grains products like wheat bread, oats, millets, brown rice etc. Avoid refined /plain flour items. you can take 2-3 servings of fruit( avoid mango, jack fruit, custard apple, chikko ). Take adequate protein ( eggs, pulses, non veg- but restrict mutton). Can take 5-7 nuts like almonds, cashew nuts etc. Restrict saturated fats like butter, cheese, paneer etc.
3) Reduce weight if you are
overweight.
I wish you well.
I hope this answer has been helpful to you.
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru