The HBA1C value of my father is 6.7 and fasting blood sugar 100. His age is 81 years with 5 feet and 5 inches height and 52 kg weight and physically active. He is not taking any medication for diabetes. But, he is taking twintel 10/40 for Blood Pressure and Urimax F for prostrate. My question is that is the value of HBA1C 6.7 normal at his age? Kindly advise.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopath22yrs exp

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No, it?s on higher side. He needs to adapt to diabetic diet n lifestyle changes. If this can control his sugar, fine. Otherwise he has to start medicine. A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. U can take (moderate amount) Grapes. Apples. Berries. Citrus fruits. Pineapple. Papaya. U should avoid Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. Trans Fats Sugar, cake, pastries Mithai/sweets Chocolate Fruits like mango, litchi etc. White Bread, Pasta Fruit-Flavored Yogurt. Sweetened Breakfast Cereals. Flavored Coffee Drinks. Honey 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. 3. Have light meals every 2 hours (in addition to your breakfast, lunch n dinner) e.g. Nariyal paani, chaach, a handful of dry fruits, a handful of peanuts, seasonal fruit, a cup of curd/milk etc 4. Finish your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep. 5. Maintain active life style 6. Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods 7.Take a lot of green vegetables n fruit. 8. Drink lot of water. 9.Curd is good for u. Exercise in the form of yoga, cycling, Swimming, gymming, walking etc. For more details you can consult me.  

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist38yrs exp

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Get his fasting and pp blood sugar test done intermittently and if you re able to keep blood sugar fasting around 100 & pp around 150, there is no need of medicines.  

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