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Can Diabetes Be Reversed With A Low-carbohydrate Diet?

Hi I am 25 year old female weighing 165 kg with strong diabetes history in family. My random sugar came to 129 and fasting sugar came to 118 and on a day, is this diabetes or prediabetes and is this reversible. Is it possible to ward of diabetes forever with diet?
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Hello,

The blood glucose levels mentioned are showing a prediabetic state. Fortunately, it is a reversible condition, provided person maintains near normal weight, adheres to balanced diet and exercises daily for over 1 hour. Food intake has to be based on ideal body weight not on actual weight.

For you to ward of diabetes following things have to be done:
1) Try and reduce weight by at least 5% to 8% of present
2) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, pastries, bakery items and pastas
3) Avoid alcohol and smoking
4) Exercise regularly, brisk walking or jogging is a good option
4) Increase intake of green leafy vegetables and salads as well as fruits. Basically adapt a modified lifestyle.

Then you will be able to postpone developing diabetes or prevent it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar
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Can Diabetes Be Reversed With A Low-carbohydrate Diet?

Hello, The blood glucose levels mentioned are showing a prediabetic state. Fortunately, it is a reversible condition, provided person maintains near normal weight, adheres to balanced diet and exercises daily for over 1 hour. Food intake has to be based on ideal body weight not on actual weight. For you to ward of diabetes following things have to be done: 1) Try and reduce weight by at least 5% to 8% of present 2) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, pastries, bakery items and pastas 3) Avoid alcohol and smoking 4) Exercise regularly, brisk walking or jogging is a good option 4) Increase intake of green leafy vegetables and salads as well as fruits. Basically adapt a modified lifestyle. Then you will be able to postpone developing diabetes or prevent it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar