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Having Family History Of Diabetes. Should I Also Take Medications For Diabetics?

hi doctor,

I have a family history of diabeties, my father has diabetic, I have my H1ANC test last week and it is showing 11.5 . Please let me now what activities I need to do, also should I consult a doctor and start using medicines for diabetis.
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
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Hello,

HbA1c of more than 5.7 % is diagnostic of diabetes.
11 % indicates that it is a very poorly controlled diabetes and needs medical consultation.
I would advice my patient to keep the HbA1c value between 6 to 7 %.
Diet, exercise and medication(insulin) with help to bring it down.
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Having Family History Of Diabetes. Should I Also Take Medications For Diabetics?

Hello, HbA1c of more than 5.7 % is diagnostic of diabetes. 11 % indicates that it is a very poorly controlled diabetes and needs medical consultation. I would advice my patient to keep the HbA1c value between 6 to 7 %. Diet, exercise and medication(insulin) with help to bring it down.