Concern about diabetes

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Asked for Female, 45 Years

Hi I am healthy and fit except have hypothyroidism, 45 year old female. Today my HbA1c test report came 5.7 which shows I am prediabetic. What precautions should I take to Not Have diabetes. White sugar i do not take But yes jaggary i take sometimes. I do excercise and my weight is also in control. Thank you

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Dr. Suhas Khaire Endocrinologist 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suhas Khaire

Endocrinologist 16 yrs exp Pune

Hello.. Your Hb1Ac shows you have just entered Prediabetes stage... This stage is very likey to progress to diabetes with time if u don't follow healthy lifestyle.. But with diabetic diet and exercise with at least 3 to 4 kg wt loss also will help u to reverse the Prediabetes to normal..U have got very good opportunity to avoid it by early recognition !!!

Next Steps

Monitor Hb1Ac 6 monthly

Health Tips

Diabetic diet with low calories at least 500 kcl less than existing and at least 30 min a day exercise like simple walking!!

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