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What Does A Blood Glucose Level Of 118 Suggest?
I received my blood panel today and my glucose level is 118 and my doctor said it should be under 105. I am over weight 5 5 and weigh 260 I am trying to find a diet or diet guidelines to reduce my glucose level and loose weight. I told my doctor I do not want to take medication at this juncture and that I would go on a diabetic diet for 3 months and see if I can reduce my glucose level through diet rather than medication
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hi,
A blood glucose level of 118 suggests that you have elevated blood sugar. A level of 105 or lower is considered normal. This can be a sign of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. To reduce your blood sugar level and lose weight, it is essential to eat a healthy diet high in fiber and low in added sugars and refined carbohydrates. Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help check your blood sugar level. Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight can also help improve blood sugar control.
You may want to consider working with a registered dietitian or a certified diabetes educator to help create a personalized meal plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. It's good that you're trying to reduce your glucose level through diet and exercise instead of taking medication. Still, please remember that it is vital to monitor your blood sugar and check in with your doctor regularly, especially if you are at risk for diabetes.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
A blood glucose level of 118 suggests that you have elevated blood sugar. A level of 105 or lower is considered normal. This can be a sign of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. To reduce your blood sugar level and lose weight, it is essential to eat a healthy diet high in fiber and low in added sugars and refined carbohydrates. Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help check your blood sugar level. Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight can also help improve blood sugar control.
You may want to consider working with a registered dietitian or a certified diabetes educator to help create a personalized meal plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. It's good that you're trying to reduce your glucose level through diet and exercise instead of taking medication. Still, please remember that it is vital to monitor your blood sugar and check in with your doctor regularly, especially if you are at risk for diabetes.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
It is not clear, whether this is your first ever reading of glucose or previously also your readings were like this or more or less than this. I presume it to be your fasting level. Normally the upper reference range of fasting glucose is taken up to 100 or 110 by different investigators.
Definitely, for a reading of 118 fasting glucose, for the first time, it is a wise option for just try a dietary control for some time and if it keeps your sugar under control. then maintain this life-style with periodic testing of your sugar levels- fasting, PP or random samples. Broadly, a low carbohydrate and low fat diet with moderate physical exercises is the main stay for this. However, your precise dietary protocol, weight maintenance and life style patterns will be decided by your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
It is not clear, whether this is your first ever reading of glucose or previously also your readings were like this or more or less than this. I presume it to be your fasting level. Normally the upper reference range of fasting glucose is taken up to 100 or 110 by different investigators.
Definitely, for a reading of 118 fasting glucose, for the first time, it is a wise option for just try a dietary control for some time and if it keeps your sugar under control. then maintain this life-style with periodic testing of your sugar levels- fasting, PP or random samples. Broadly, a low carbohydrate and low fat diet with moderate physical exercises is the main stay for this. However, your precise dietary protocol, weight maintenance and life style patterns will be decided by your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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