Also listen to your body signals ! I am more convinced now with the changes I experienced and from my family... that this is simply a lifestyle disease !
Watch what/how much you eat and exercise. You will do just fine !
Happy BG mgmt !
Hi,
as stated by the Diabetes86, some people can manage with diet and exercise only.
Your previous hba1c at 11% was very high. < 5% is truly normal and non-diabetic.
Your fasting has come down a lot but is still higher than idea. Normal non-diabetic fasting levels are typically < 95 (and ideally in the 80s).
What are your 2 hour post eating blood sugar levels. Ideally these will never be higher than 120 (though at worst 140). If your levels are higher than this, there is still a place for medications to augment the excellent progress you have made with diet and exercise.
Suggest you get a repeat hba1c soon to see your progress and guide your management.
whether or not you need drugs depends on your BG. many people control their BG by eating LCHF (Low Carb Hi Fat) way of eating. we do know that all carbohydrates turn to BG so eat less cabs have lower BG. Some people need to eat LCHF and still need drugs to control BG.
Try this : maintain your diet with low sugar/carbs. Brisk Walk at least 60 mins a day, everyday ! Get your self a glucometer to check the levels once a week like every Sunday am or Monday am.
I am certain you will see a difference.
I have done this and now it is good enough motivation for my dad and sister to get of medications.
Cheers
Some people can control BG with diet and exercise. many must use drugs to help. Wether or not you can contriol without drugs depends on your BG. we do know that eating carbohydrates raise BG. Many people control there BG by eating LCHF (low