My father felt all the symptoms of diabetes in 2014 and when checked blood sugar fasting it was 269 and pp 440. This was the first time when he came to know. It took him 10-15 days to bring sugar level normal. Since then I.e. More than 3 years it's normal. Fasting remains 85 and pp 105. He started weight lifting, treadmill, biking and elliptical daily in gym from that day and still doing. And he is having all types of foods. My question is can he lift heavy weights. Is he non-diabetic now. Is he a normal man now. His present age is 46. What tests do you recommend for him to certify he is normal and not a diabetic.
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Dear Lybrate user if his blood sugar level is in normal level then he is fit to all kind of activities. For confirmation you can go for blood test every three months once. Still no abnormal changes then he is perfectly alright.
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That is fasting blood sugar, PP blood sugar and HB a1c test done .Consult a physician with reports, he will clinically evaluate your father and guide you accordingly.
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Check his blood for HbA1c below 6.0% -normal 6.0% -7.0% -good control 7.9% -8.0% -fair this test shows control for last 3 months.
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Regarding lifting of heavy weights - he should check with the gym trainer. Personally, I do not recommend lifting heavy weights. Although moderate weights to improve muscle strength is good. The most useful test is HbA1C test. If it comes as "non-diabetic" range and he is on anti-diabetic (anti-glycemic) meds then he can be certified as a "Controlled" Diabetic" The nature of certification depends on for what purpose it is required for.
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from diabetes point of view he can continue wt lifting. there is no contraindication.
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