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What Does My HbA1c Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 4 Feb 2015

Question: Hi doc my Hbaic is 6.10 pls advise me dos and donts as i am a vegan. Pls suggest diet accordingly so that i can be diebetic free.

Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dear sir, you are not a diabetic but lifestyle changes are needed now.

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, i understand and appreciate your concern... first you need to get your lipid profile, microalbuminuria checked.
You need to be committed for lifestyle changes.. HbA1c as such is normal we diagnose diabetes mellitus if it is >6.5%. follow these advices and recheck your HbA1c after 6 months...

First stay away from all the fast / processed / and fried food stuffs .. divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day whenever you feel hungry.. add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits.. (not juices), eat very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely.. take Millets and breads prepared out of it like ragi.. ragi is a very good source of calcium too...do take more of proteins ... like sprouts, soya, rajma etc.,...

Say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs ... since you are vegan you need vitamin B12 supplementation (take Tab.neurobion forte daily one)...
Based on this you should prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it..
Exercise is very important .. walk at least half an hour to one hour a day ... try and practice yoga and pranayama ... some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial.

Quit smoking and reduce your alcohol intake (IF). Moreover, beet root juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, turmeric, tamarind also have proven benefits.

If u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself by the time you have your next blood investigation report in 6 months ...ALL THE BEST and do contact us for more queries ... THANK YOU

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Niranjan G (8 hours later)

Cud u pls make a diet chart for me... How much fat, carbs and protien in a day. Wil b very thankful to u. As i said my HbAic is 6.10 my father was diebetic am very scared pls help. Thnx a ton

Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Meet your dietician for proper diet chart.....

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, thanksfor this followup question ..... For a proper diet chart you need to meet dietician ...he will calculate your body mass index, type of cooking feasible , veggies available around that place also the calories required by you for the amount of work and physical exercise you are planning ... YES still you need not worry your HbA1c in normal .. You will be alright if you follow all these advice's ... Feel free to ask more doubts ...Thank s and please rate the question if you do not have any more queries ....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Niranjan G (19 minutes later)

Thnx a lot doc for yur advise... Give u four stars for that.

Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dear sir ,, thank you..

Detailed Answer:
Thank you very much and wish you you good health ...

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E