Hi. I am Madhu, 52 yrs old male.
My fasting blood glucose is 125 and post prandial is 201. How do I bring down post prandial levels and my HbA1c is 8. Please help.
Ans: An HbA1c of 8 indicates high blood sugar levels. You can follow a high fiber, more complex carbohydrate, adequate protein and low fat diet. Include whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, eggs, etc. Avoid sweets, alcohol, high fat foods, fast foods, savouries, etc. Adopt a regular exercise regimen with both aerobic and muscle building exercises to increase lean mass.