My Fasting Sugar is 128 and what kind of diet can be followed. Also, should I go for medications or just by strict diet could be slow down my sugar count.

Ans: The normal fasting blood sugar level for non-diabetics are between 70 mg/dl and 100 mg/dl. A fasting blood sugar level of 128 mg/dl is indicative of diabetes. An HbA1c blood test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It's one of the commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. You can follow a strict dietary regimen which will include complex carbs like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, etc.; adequate protein and low fat foods. Avoid white sugar, brown sugar, jaggary, sugar products such as candies, sweets, payasam, cakes, maple syrup, corn syrup. Concentrated foods like sweets, chocolate cakes, pastries, ice creams and fried foods should be avoided. Adopt a regular exercise schedule.