What are the ways to bring sugar levels to normal?

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Thank you for your query.

Having a close family member with diabetes and watching them manage it is stressful enough, but in your case, it is your father, and his condition is a bit not in control, which I believe could be even more stressful for you. I appreciate and understand your worry about your father. But, I would point out that you need to take care of and look after yourself as well. Coming back to your query regarding your father's diabetes, I would like to take a look at his daily diet, medication, sleep, water intake, and physical activity.

1. Diet: A diet low in simple carbohydrates, but high in protein and unsaturated fats would be ideal. There have been studies that have shown that when switched to low-calorie diets, many diabetic patients have been able to reduce their medicines and in some cases, diabetes could be said to be 'in remission'.

2. Medication: You have mentioned insulin glargine 16U daily, but what is the formulation and dose of his other 2 medications?

3. Sleep: How many hours of restful sleep does he get in a day? Is it continuous sleep or broken? Does he feel well-rested when he gets up in the morning?

4. Water intake: A daily water intake is recommended for healthy kidneys.

5. Physical activity: He does not need the gym. Just walking around the house for at least 30 minutes per day is enough. If he prefers, he could go for a walk after dinner. In addition to facilitating good digestion, it will help with the quality of his sleep as well.

Additionally, could you also send me any of his blood test reports done during the past 3 to 4 years?

I hope this helps. Thank you.