My fasting blood sugar is 103 my doctor is saying it is on borderline so what precautions can I take to control it my weight is also increasing I feel tired and weak all the time. I am 34 years old and my weight is 68 kgs.

Dt. Sushma ChoudharyDietitian/Nutritionist10yrs exp

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You should avoid instant sugar and simple carbohydate foods. You can take whole cereals, pulses ,green leafy veg and salad in liberal amount. 

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Dt. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist12yrs exp

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Take good amount of protein and complex carbs in your diet. avoid simple sugar and fatty foods. 

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Dt. Apeksha ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist12yrs exp

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Hello, You haven't mentioned your height, which makes it easy to calculate Ideal weight. You fall onto the normal range for blood sugar, but it's always better to be alert.,specually you have cases running in the family. Walking is the best form of exercise to stabilise blood sugar levels. You also need to ensure you avoid bakery products, refined products, ready to eat packets completely. Oily and junk food have to be refrained. You should monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. And yes, maintain your ideal body weight.  

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Dt. Riyaz KhanDietitian/Nutritionist5yrs exp

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You don't have to worry. 103 is on the borderline but you can control and take steps right now. # 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. 

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Dt. Nancy KashyapDietitian/Nutritionist1yrs exp

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Avoid sitting for long hour or avoid sleeping for longer hour like 10 to 12 hour. Avoid Tooth and Root vegetables. Avoid Sugar and Sugary products. Avoid full cream milk and cheese. Avoid starchy food products. 

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