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Is Food Control Enough To Control Sugar Levels?
i have sugar level post food of 170 -180 levels , i have been trying to control the food for last 6 years, it comes down but generally have been at this level, should i start the medicine or control it will food . My height 165 cms weight 71 kgs and age 42 other than sugar level i do nor have any other health issues
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Dear sir i can understand your concern
in my opinion your weight is slightly more than expected weight for your height.
your ideal weight range is 62-66 Kgs for a target BMI around 25.
usually diet and exercise are the first treatments in diabetes.
i suggest you to check your Hba1c which will give you average blood sugar for past three months and its a good guide for diabetes treatment.
fo well controlled diabetes Hba1c should be below 7%
i suggest you to consider starting medication if Hba1c is above 7%
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
in my opinion your weight is slightly more than expected weight for your height.
your ideal weight range is 62-66 Kgs for a target BMI around 25.
usually diet and exercise are the first treatments in diabetes.
i suggest you to check your Hba1c which will give you average blood sugar for past three months and its a good guide for diabetes treatment.
fo well controlled diabetes Hba1c should be below 7%
i suggest you to consider starting medication if Hba1c is above 7%
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo Hospitals
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