My husband's fasting blood sugar is 109, and postprandial is 119. Is it count in a prediabetes? Is it dangerous to his health? Please suggest the appropriate diet plan.

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No need to worry it is fine,

N S S Gauri · Accepted Answer

No need to worry it is fine,

Anushri Banik · Answer

Yes it is on borderline. Confirm it with Hba1c test it will check last 3 months sugar in blood.

Gopala Krishnam Raju Ambati · Answer

He is fine.

Riyaz Khan · Answer

109 Fasting sugar comes in category of Pre-Diabetes. However no need to worry. It is on borderline. Proper diet + regular exercise can bring down the sugar levels. >> Avoid 3 big meals. Instead take small mini meals every 2/3 hours. Take green vegetables/salad with every minimeal..>> Eat whole grain food/grains like ragi, wheat, jowar, barley, instead of refined grains like maida/ sooji/ white bread, white rice etc.>> Avoid all forms of simple sugars like Colas, juices, sweets, cakes, biscuits, pizzas, noodles etc..>> Eat fruits with low/medium GI index like apple, guava, mosambi, orange..>> Do at least 30-45 mins of exercise everyday. Walk for 10 mins after every meal..>> These steps can help reduce sugar levels.

Alpesh Jain · Answer

Yes ,Your husband fasting blood sugar falls in prediabetes range. For Prediabetes follow a diet low in carbohydrate, low in salt, low in fat and high in fibre. Avoid bakery products. Avoid too much rice and potato. Avoid fried stuff. Avoid chocolate, cakes, ice cream, soft drinks and fruit juices. Eat lots of vegetables. Walk for at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week.

Apeksha Thakkar · Answer

Hello,

If you have potential of developing diabetes through your genetics,its the time to take care of yourself.Ideally,it is advisable to maintain blood sugar levels on fasting state below 100.Start exercising for an hour daily.Include lots of fiber rich fruits and vegetables,good quality proteins and complex carbohydrates in your regular diet.Avoid taking stress.