Pre-diabetic at 53, A1c 6.0, Fasting 128: What's the best routine to lower it?

Ans: As per your height and weight measurements, you are overweight. Follow a dietary regimen that includes high protein, low carbohydrate and low fat. Include foods with high fiber and complex carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, millets, lentils, etc. Adopt a fitness schedule which include cardio and weight training to lose body fat percentage and increase muscle mass. This will help lower your blood glucose levels, improve Insulin resistance and bring down your weight.

Ans: Blood sugar levels can be lowered gradually by lifestyle modifications. Ensure your diet consists of more complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc., low fat foods, good protein sources like low fat dairy products, eggs, lean meat, pulses and legumes, etc. Avoid sweets, bakery products, chocolates, savories, carbonated beverages, alcohol, etc. These will spike your blood sugar levels. Focus on portion control and follow a regular exercise regimen.

Ans: Walking is an excellent aerobic activity which will help in lowering blood sugar levels by increasing your metabolic rate. However, a balanced and healthy diet will help control high blood sugar levels. Make healthy choices of complex carbohydrates like vegetables, whole grains, and fruits, and avoid highly refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and sugary foods which can cause blood sugar spikes. Include protein foods in every meal and eat at regular intervals. Include healthy fats in your diet and follow a regimen of aerobic and weight training exercises.

Ans: You need to check for any complications morbidity..if none A1c of 6.9 is good

Ans: Hey, if you want to work on brining down your fasting sugar levels, focus on these things:

1. Make sure your dinner meal is balanced. If you don't have a balanced meals you might see a dip in blood sugar levels in the middle of night which can lead to higher fasting sugars. Include complex carbs, proteins and fibre for sustained release of glucose into blood.

2. make sure you are exercising in the morning. Avoid exercising in the evening or night, since this will sensitise insulin and lead to a dip in blood sugars at night. Which can be a possible reason for higher fasting blood sugar levels.

3. if your dinner is early you can add a bed time snack which is a combination of carb and protein for example: roasted channa with a cup of milk or a cup of milk with nuts & seeds

These are a few reasons we see higher fasting sugars. Find out what is the possible reason for your high fasting sugars and work on it accordingly.