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What Diet Should Be Followed To Keep Blood Sugar Levels Under Control?

My father is having diabetes for last 12 years, now aged 56. His FBS: 160mg/dl & ppbs: 240mg/dl. It is already in high range since last 1 year. Though he is under medication,, still, it is not decreasing. How can it be decreased? What are the medical issues I need to be careful? Which food must be avoided?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Fruits should be taken in minimal quantity per day, whole fruit is to be taken instead of fruit juice. He must go for a morning walk at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes per day.

Avoid smoking and alcohol. With these blood sugar levels must come down within one month. Otherwise, medication has to be increased. If still no effect , he should switch to insulin.

Raised sugar impairs kidney function, fatty liver and fat deposits in arteries.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu's  Response
Hi,

You have to avoid high carbohydrates contain food that (processed sugar). you may use millet rice to slowly release of sugar into blood. Green leafy vegetables, sporing seeds. Avoid cool'drinks and carbonated drinks.

Do regular exercise, if symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Diet Should Be Followed To Keep Blood Sugar Levels Under Control?

Hello, Fruits should be taken in minimal quantity per day, whole fruit is to be taken instead of fruit juice. He must go for a morning walk at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes per day. Avoid smoking and alcohol. With these blood sugar levels must come down within one month. Otherwise, medication has to be increased. If still no effect , he should switch to insulin. Raised sugar impairs kidney function, fatty liver and fat deposits in arteries. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician