How can a 35-year-old female with a glycated hemoglobin level of eight percent be managed?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 35-year-old female. I went for a regular body check-up and had a blood test. In my report, I noticed that my HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) level is 8 percent. Does this result indicate diabetes or prediabetes? How can I manage this condition? Do I need to make any lifestyle changes to control it? Kindly provide suggestions.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care.

I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. This is not prediabetic; it is diabetic because an HbA1c level above 7 can be considered diabetes. Therefore, you need to make lifestyle changes, and depending on your symptoms, medication may also be initiated. For lifestyle modifications, I suggest completely avoiding sweets and any diet that contains sugar. Instead of consuming large meals, try to eat smaller quantities of food at a time. Engage in daily walking or running as exercise helps decrease sugar levels in the body. Aim for at least one hour of regular exercise. Do you experience symptoms such as frequent urination, a frequent urge to drink water, or night sweats? Please let me know so I can assist you with medication options.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.