Sugar Questions

You need to start medicines asap. Also 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 wor...more

Do not worry about this range, start taking nisha amlaki powder twice in a day (haldi + amla 1: 1).1 tea spoon, with luke warm water, and after 15 day again test your bsl pp.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. Please understand frequent urination can occur due to uncontrolled high blood glucoae as well as BPH (Benign Hypertrophy of Prostate). Since he is on medication for BPH, then frequency increase could be due to high blood glucose or there may be urinary tract infection. Since there is no information given on fasting, after food glucose levels, HbA1c%, dietary pattern, weight, height and extent of daily exercise it is difficult t...more

Fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dl is diagnostic of diabetes. You might have impaired glucose tolerance, but it is not possible to comment based on one abnormal report and in absence of hb1c levels.

Hba1c of 5.6 is borderline and also you are under medication. We can have a controlled trial of weaning off your medication and see if the blood glucose level sustain. However it should be under proper guidance, so you can have an online consult with me regarding the same.

Please check his renal function (kidney function) i.e. Serum creatinine, blood urea, serum potassium and also his thyroid function tests.

Mr. lybrate-user kewalramani, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned and understand your concern. You have mentioned only fasting glucose levels & hba1c%. There is no information on after food glucose levels, dietary pattern & extent of daily exercise. Another important aspect is looking at your height & weight with a bmi (body mass index) of 29.35 kgs/sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/sq meter). Your ideal body weight (ibw) should be about 67 kgs, which means there is an excess of ...more

*Take protein rich food --- seeds, pulses, nuts, Also fruits which are NOT sweet, vegetables, greens and reduce cereals.
*Avoid sweets, cakes, creams, fried foods, processed food and junk food. Avoid sugary soft drinks,sweetish juices

Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
Hello, I have seen the details mentioned. However, there is no specific information like what is the fasting, pp glucose and or hba1c%, without knowing those necessary details there is no way to give any suggestions. So please come back with specific information. Thanks.

U will need a change of medicines. Pls check your after meal sugars as well, so the doses can be adequately adjusted. You may need a small dose of insulin which will benefit the kidneys