I just checked my blood sugar level for the first time and it's at 120. I'm a bit concerned and wondering what steps I should take to keep it under control. Are there specific things I should do or eat to manage this? Would appreciate some guidance on how to proceed.

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if the sugar levels you checked before food, then start a diet with less carbohydrates , high fibre content. avoid rice ,try ragi ball in lunch time

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I've been checking my blood sugar at home with a glucometer, and I got 99 before eating. Then, 2 hours after having lunchwhich was mainly a maida wrap, chocolate cake, and ice creamit shot up to 151, and 3 hours later, it was 148. Is this something I should be worried about?

Your current readings are slightly higher than normal but not alarmingly high. However, its important to monitor your blood sugar over time, especially after consuming foods high in refined sugars. If these numbers become more consistent, it's worth discussing with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying issues like insulin resistance or pre-diabetes.

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I'm attaching my wife's thyroid test report for you to take a look at. She's been on thyronorm 75 mg for about 7 years now. Do you think we can consider reducing the dosage, or is it best to keep it as is?

it can reduce

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I just checked my blood sugar level for the first time and it's at 120. I'm a bit concerned and wondering what steps I should take to keep it under control. Are there specific things I should do or eat to manage this? Would appreciate some guidance on how to proceed.

if the sugar levels you checked before food, then start a diet with less carbohydrates , high fibre content. avoid rice ,try ragi ball in lunch time

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I've been checking my blood sugar at home with a glucometer, and I got 99 before eating. Then, 2 hours after having lunchwhich was mainly a maida wrap, chocolate cake, and ice creamit shot up to 151, and 3 hours later, it was 148. Is this something I should be worried about?

I'm attaching my wife's thyroid test report for you to take a look at. She's been on thyronorm 75 mg for about 7 years now. Do you think we can consider reducing the dosage, or is it best to keep it as is?

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