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HbA1c 6.8 management and treatment options

Q1. I have H1Ac 6.8 -consistent almost since Feb 25 (get tested in sept 25is same) do I need to start taking medicine or can try controlling diet etc-pl advise-thanks

The answer is if you have not followed diet and exercise , the very first step is to follow a low carb, low fat and high protein diet. . You can listen to the diet seminar if you have not heard . Also at least incorporate 150 minutes of exercise per week. Do it for three months and not only you will lose weight, but you will also improve your A1c. If at that time if the A1c does not improve the very first drug we start is metformin, which is very safe, lowers the appetite, and also improve A1c.

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