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My hba1c is 6.8. what precautions should i take to bring it down. i am pure vegetarian and i dont even eat eggs?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Protein: Eat mostly proteins and cut your carbohydrates to no more than 25% of your calories

Answered 7/18/2014

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