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How to reduce my fasting blood sugar from 117 to below 110?

How to reduce my fasting blood sugar from 117 to below 110?

Weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?

Yes, it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.

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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.

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How does intermittent fasting help insulin resistance?

Fasting for at least 16 hours gives the body a chance to rest and allows blood levels of insulin to drop significantly. Not only does this help burn fat, it can also lower your risk of disease, particularly cancers, diabetes and prediabetes

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Can weight loss cause diabetes?

Weight loss does not cause diabetes. However, diabetes can lead to unexplained weight loss.

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What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?

Doctors use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes. Less often, doctors use the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is more expensive and not as easy to give. The A1C test reflects your average blood glucose over the past 3 months.

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