My hbac is 6.1 too. My brother suggested me to have metformin 500 mg sr twice a day. please suggest.

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Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for th query.
I have seen the details mentioned. It is difficult to give any suggestion based on just one parameter. It is necessary to know weight, height, (bmi), extent of exercise, dietary pattern, fasting & pp glucose levels, then only one can talk about why metformin has been suggested. Usually in pre-diabetes no drug is recommended. Basically adapting a modified lifestyle helps. If you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for th query.
I have seen the details mentioned. It is difficult to give any suggestion based on just one parameter. It is necessary to know weight, height, (bmi), extent of exercise, dietary pattern, fasting & pp glucose levels, then only one can talk about why metformin has been suggested. Usually in pre-diabetes no drug is recommended. Basically adapting a modified lifestyle helps. If you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.

Nandeesh Bm · Answer

6.1 hba1c is just borderline diabetes. Do not start medication right away because if you start medicines now, you need to take it for lifelong. So ,make lifestyle changes and changes in your diet, thats it.

Gopala Krishnam Raju Ambati · Answer

Not needed.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Do lifestyle changes. Follow diabetes diet which simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. U can take (moderate amount) grapes. Apples. Berries. Citrus fruits. Papaya. U should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. Trans fats sugar, cake, pastries mithai/sweets chocolate fruits like mango, litchi etc. White bread, pasta fruit-flavored yogurt. Sweetened breakfast cereals. Flavored coffee drinks. Honey 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or soaked almonds or any seasonal fruit. No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. 3. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc 4. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods 7.take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 8. Drink lot of water. 9.curd is good for u. Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, swimming, gymming, walking etc. Now about point no. 5. You should join a gym for weight training. Do it 2-3 times a week with at least 48 hours in between 2 sessions. For more details you can consult me.