HomeAnswersDiabetologyglycosylated hemoglobinI have stopped my diabetic medications. Will diet help?

I have stopped diabetes medicines for six months but HbA1c is 7.4 now. Please advise.

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At August 16, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 17, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My serum creatinine is 1.88 mg/dL and triglycerides serum 454 mg/dL, I am diabetic my HbA1c is 7.4% but I have stopped the medicine for six months and following a strict diet and exercise. Please suggest.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

How many years of diabetes? Any ongoing kidney issue? With creatinine of 1.88 mg/dL, you need to revise your diabetic medicines and make sure that it does not lead to an advanced level of kidney issues like diabetic nephrology. If you are not on medicine than you need to restart as improving sugar and cholesterol will slow down the kidney damage process.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am ready to start the medicine but is there any serious matter to worry?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you need to start medicine. Right now, I do see some early damage to your kidney. Our aim is to stop further damage that will happen with good blood sugar control.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai
Dr. Makwana Tanvi Ghanshyambhai

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