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My hba1c result is 8.5, meaning bad control of glucose for the past 3 months, how can i lower it w/o drugs?
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Many things: You can take all the medications in the world, but if you do not modify your lifestyle you will not achive control. Make an appointment with the diabetes treatment team of your community.
Answered 5/4/2016
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