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How to reduce sugar in blood. fasting result was 142(70-110). no previous symptoms or family history. alcohol effect?can i control it without medicine
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Needs attention. : A fasting blood sugar 125 or higher on two occasions indicates diabetes. Biggest contributor is overweight. Weight loss through a low calorie, low carb, low alcohol diet plus vigorous aerobic exercise can dramatically reduce glucose. Any lifestyle program has to be sustained lomg-term. Eventually you may need medications. Metformin and januvia (sitagliptin) are safe and effective.
Answered 7/18/2013
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Positive Glucose Tes: Fasting blood glucose of >126 is concerning for diabetes (dm) and should be confirmed by another test. A hemoglobin a1c can tell you the glucose level over 3 months. Early symptoms of dm are fatigue, increased thirst and large volume urination. Alcohol contains a large amount if sugar and should be avoided. Follow the mediterranean diet and see your doctor!
Answered 12/10/2015
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