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Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Question: Hello doctor
I m 34 years and my father and grandfather are diabetic
I just hadn't sugar test done and it was 125 to 130 fasting
Am I diabetic?

Also my hba1c is 6.3

Is there any way I can prevent diabetic

My weight in the last 4 years has increaed by 20 kg
I m 96 kg and 5 feet 7 inch
Is my weight the reason ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Diet and lifestyle changes could delay diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Sir, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Dear sir, You sugar levels shows that they are slightly higher to normal. Glucose tolerance test would be diagnostic test for diabetes.

Your weight is higher than normal. The reasons for you higher sugar levels could be many like family history, stress, diet and lifestyles.

By controlling diet and lifestyle changes you may keep sugar levels controlled and though cannot prevent, you may delay diabetes for long time.

Regarding exercises, Try to work out atleast 40 minutes daily. Brisk walking, Cycling and swimming if possible are better choices.

Try out the following guidelines regarding diet for 2-3 months with blood sugar levels monitoring:

* Avoid single high concentrated meals.
* Small frequent meals more times in a day.
* Food high in fibre content like vegetables, whole pulses, fruits, etc.

1. Avoid all kinds of refined carbohydrates like sugar
2. Take all kind of fresh veggies kindly restrict use of potato and sweet potato.
3. Instead of white bread go for brown bread or multi grain bread.
4. Try avoiding wine and beer.
5. Avoid all kinds of carbonated drinks they are not good for your bone health.
6. Low fat milk can be consumed about 200ml per day
7. Low fat cheese and low fat yogurt can be taken.
8.Daily you can take a small cup of almonds, walnuts, pista and penuts which are good for your good cholesterol.
9. Daily take only one fruit, avoid banana ...if you like take only minimal quantity
10.Take protein like fish, meat, chicken 200 grams twice weekly
11. Alternate days you can take 2 egg white...please discard yolk(yellow) since it contains bad cholesterol
12. use olive and sunflower oil for cooking.
13. Prefer grill than oil fry.
14. Occasionally only(if you cannot resist), you can take ice creams and dark chocolate
15. Take good amount of green leaf veggies to avoid constipation.

Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health Thank you.
Dr Phanindra Dulipala
Diabetologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (19 hours later)
Thanks doctor

I m a hardcore non vegetarian and eat chicken almost 5 days a week but I don't eat mutton
Is chicken ok to eat ?

Also my uric acid is 10
Can I do anything to avoid diabetes ?
I mean if my dad n grand dad has sugar
Will I also get it ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hi Fibre diet helps you

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Try to reduce eating chicken. Fibre foods and green leafy vegetables are good for your uric acid levels,

You can what i have advised above regarding diet and exercise to delay diabetes or to keep it in control for much longer. You sugar levels are already slightly higher so we can only say control than say prevention.

HOPE THIS GUIDES YOU.
THANK YOU

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.

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Suggest Ways To Manage Diabetes

Brief Answer: Diet and lifestyle changes could delay diabetes. Detailed Answer: Sir, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Dear sir, You sugar levels shows that they are slightly higher to normal. Glucose tolerance test would be diagnostic test for diabetes. Your weight is higher than normal. The reasons for you higher sugar levels could be many like family history, stress, diet and lifestyles. By controlling diet and lifestyle changes you may keep sugar levels controlled and though cannot prevent, you may delay diabetes for long time. Regarding exercises, Try to work out atleast 40 minutes daily. Brisk walking, Cycling and swimming if possible are better choices. Try out the following guidelines regarding diet for 2-3 months with blood sugar levels monitoring: * Avoid single high concentrated meals. * Small frequent meals more times in a day. * Food high in fibre content like vegetables, whole pulses, fruits, etc. 1. Avoid all kinds of refined carbohydrates like sugar 2. Take all kind of fresh veggies kindly restrict use of potato and sweet potato. 3. Instead of white bread go for brown bread or multi grain bread. 4. Try avoiding wine and beer. 5. Avoid all kinds of carbonated drinks they are not good for your bone health. 6. Low fat milk can be consumed about 200ml per day 7. Low fat cheese and low fat yogurt can be taken. 8.Daily you can take a small cup of almonds, walnuts, pista and penuts which are good for your good cholesterol. 9. Daily take only one fruit, avoid banana ...if you like take only minimal quantity 10.Take protein like fish, meat, chicken 200 grams twice weekly 11. Alternate days you can take 2 egg white...please discard yolk(yellow) since it contains bad cholesterol 12. use olive and sunflower oil for cooking. 13. Prefer grill than oil fry. 14. Occasionally only(if you cannot resist), you can take ice creams and dark chocolate 15. Take good amount of green leaf veggies to avoid constipation. Hope this guides you. For any other queries you can write to us. we will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health Thank you. Dr Phanindra Dulipala Diabetologist.