I am a diabetic patient but my current fasting glucose level is 261 how should I maintain .I always walk in the morning and use sugarless tea. But never the level goes before 200.

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Hello.
Follow a strict diet. Do not do any compromise wenever or wrevr. Follow exercise regularly. Avoiding jus sweets alone will not reduce your level. Restrict fats. Eat non veg other than meat once in a week. Always prefer fish. Avoid egg n rice related products. Opt for wheat n fiber rich foods. Take 6 meal pattern. Breakfast n dinner with tiffin items.in lunch less rice n more vegetables for fullness. Take fruits like apple guava n sprouts snacks. Avoid roots n tubers potato family. For better results. If you still hav the same prob consult your diabetologist.

Vaishnavi Satheesh · Accepted Answer

Hello.
Follow a strict diet. Do not do any compromise wenever or wrevr. Follow exercise regularly. Avoiding jus sweets alone will not reduce your level. Restrict fats. Eat non veg other than meat once in a week. Always prefer fish. Avoid egg n rice related products. Opt for wheat n fiber rich foods. Take 6 meal pattern. Breakfast n dinner with tiffin items.in lunch less rice n more vegetables for fullness. Take fruits like apple guava n sprouts snacks. Avoid roots n tubers potato family. For better results. If you still hav the same prob consult your diabetologist.

Riyaz Khan · Answer

- Your Fasting Glucose should be below 140. Current levels of 261 is extremely high and it needs URGENT intervention. Please visit a Physician who will guide you properly.
- You have not mentioned about which medication you are taking.
- Blood glucose levels are enhanced by all simple carbohydrates. Just taking Sugarless tea is not sufficient to control your diabetes.
# Follow these diet tips# Diabetes can be controlled/managed by a proper regulated diet and exercise.
1. Eat whole grain food/grains like ragi, wheat instead of refined grains like maida/sooji/white bread etc.
2. Reduce foods with high Glycemic Index (GI Index) like potato, white rice, banana, mango.
3. Avoid all forms of simple sugars like Colas, juices, sweets, cakes, biscuits/pizzas etc.
4. Eat daily fruits with low/medium GI index like apple, guava, mosambi, orange.
5. Eat every two hours small meals/snacks. Take more green vegetables/salads.
6. Eat lot of proteins like dals, rajma, sprouts, egg, chicken etc.
7. Take chapatis made of multigrain atta.
8. Drink lot of water. One glass every hour.
9. Take these daily which are known to manage sugar levels - tulsi, cinnamon, flax seeds.
10. Do at least 30 mins of exercise everyday.

Sushil Patel · Answer

May be you are on inappropriate medication. Along with the exercise, your diet and mental stress also has impact on your blood sugar. Make following changes in diet: 1. Do not eat full stomach, 2. Take small and frequent meal, avoid gap of more than 4 hours in between meals, you can take light snacks inbetween major meals, 3. Take milk or fruit at bedtime, 4. Avoid oily food items and reduce overall content of oil, ghee, cheese and butter from your diet.
Check with your doctor for changing of medication, and if not possible you can consult on Lybrate.com online.

Apeksha Thakkar · Answer

Hello, Consult an endocrinologist regarding insulin or hypoglycemic drugs which you might need. You need a personalised diet chart based on your medicine intake.