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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Oct 15, 2025

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 14, 2025Hindi

I’m a 28-year-old software developer who works late nights and often skips breakfast. My fasting sugar is 105 mg/dL. How should I tweak my meals and timing to prevent progression to diabetes?

Ans: A fasting blood sugar of 105 mg/dL falls into the prediabetic range (100–125 mg/dL), so small lifestyle tweaks now can make a big difference in preventing Type 2 diabetes. Skipping breakfast can lead to insulin resistance and overeating later. Aim to eat every 4–5 hours to prevent blood sugar dips and spikes. If you work late, avoid heavy or carb-rich meals after 9 PM. Opt for a light protein-rich snack if needed (e.g. roasted chickpeas, or a handful of almonds). Each meal should include lean protein foods, high-fiber carbs like legumes, vegetables; healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts) and non-starchy vegetables.

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I am a 62-year-old man, weight 83 kgs, mostly sitting work, living in Noida.I am diabetic for over 25 years. I wake up in the morning between 5.30 am to 6 am and take warm water with lemon/alovera/giloy.I then walk for about 45 minutes.I take tea with two Marie biscuits and about 30-40 gms of namkeen.For breakfast, I have two chapattis/poha/sandwich/any item.Lunch is three chapattis of wheat/ragi+besan.Evening, I have small quantity of fruit -- apple or any seasonal fruit, but not banana.Dinner is at about 8 pm; I have two chapattis.I go to sleep between 10 pm and 10.30 pm.I take medicine with insulin but my sugar level fasting does remains 180-200.-- Saraf

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Your situation may seem difficult to you, but it isn't reversible.

Diabetes with excess weight is a condition which can be overcome with healthy habits.

Lack of endurance and insulin resistance is a sign of uncontrolled sugar levels.

To bring a change, you must include aerobic and strengthening exercises which will increase your lean mass and metabolism.

Include healthy foods in your diet like oats, dalia, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, which contain lots of fibre. This will help increase your metabolism and thereby reduce your blood sugar levels.

Protein-rich foods are necessary for sustenance, so include foods like dairy products, eggs (if permissible), lentils, nuts, soya, etc.

Reduce too much namkeen, which is not healthy and has lots of trans fats, salt and additional calories, which will spike the blood sugar levels.

A balanced diet that contains essential nutrients, and a modification of your habits, will result in a healthy lifestyle geared towards fitness.

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