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Hi Doctor, I checked my sugar level two hours after eating, and it was 220. Im worried about how to bring it under control. Could you suggest what medicine I might need and how to manage this better?

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Hi Doctor, I checked my sugar level two hours after eating, and it was 220. Im worried about how to bring it under control. Could you suggest what medicine I might need and how to manage this better?

Immediate Action1. Hydrate: Drink water to help your body absorb the excess glucose.2. Physical Activity: Engage in light physical activity, like a short walk, to help lower your blood sugar levels.Diagnosis and Treatment AdviceA blood sugar level of 220 mg/dL after 2 hours of eating may indicate:1. Prediabetes: Your body is having trouble managing blood sugar levels.2. Type 2 Diabetes: Your body is not producing enough insulin or is resistant to insulin.Your doctor may recommend:1. Lifestyle Changes: Dietary modifications, increased physical activity, and weight management.2. Oral Medications: Metformin, sulfonylureas, or other medications to help manage blood sugar levels.3. Insulin Therapy: If oral medications are not effective or if your blood sugar levels are severely elevated.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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Hi, Im 34 and my fasting glucose level is 103. Im worried about what this means for my health. How dangerous is this level for me, and how long do you think it might take before it turns into prediabetes or type 2 diabetes if I dont make changes?

Fasting Glucose 103 mg/dL at Age 34_Interpretation:_1. _Normal fasting glucose_: <100 mg/dL2. _Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)_ : 100-125 mg/dL (your level: 103 mg/dL)_Risk assessment:_1. _Moderate risk_: With a fasting glucose of 103 mg/dL, you have a moderate risk of developing:- Insulin resistance- Type 2 diabetes- Cardiovascular disease_Progression to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes:_1. _Timeline uncertain_: The progression from impaired fasting glucose to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes varies depending on individual factors, such as:- Family history- Physical activity level- Diet- Body mass index (BMI)2. _Estimated risk_: Assuming no lifestyle changes, your risk of developing:- Prediabetes: 20-30% within 5-10 years- Type 2 diabetes: 10-20% within 10-20 years_Lifestyle modifications:_1. _Dietary changes_: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods, and limit sugary drinks and refined carbohydrates.2. _Physical activity_: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, or a combination of both, per week.3. _Weight management_: Maintain a healthy weight, with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.4. _Regular monitoring_: Schedule regular health check-ups to monitor your fasting glucose levels and adjust your lifestyle modifications as needed.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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