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Can a healthy diet and exercise keep diabetes in control?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 30-year-old female suffering from some close to diabetic levels. I usually started to get a full-body check-up after pregnancy. My fasting blood glucose is pointed to 120 mg/dl. Can I reverse my diabetes doctor? My mother-in-law suggested with ketogenic diet as it has been proven to reverse or maintain diabetic levels. Can I follow that, or what is your opinion on my health condition? Do I need to start taking medications, or could it be reversed with diet and exercise? If yes, give me some health tips to follow.

Hi,

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The ketogenic diet is extreme. I suggest you follow a diabetic diet. Avoid sweets and extra sugar, exercises regularly, and monitor blood sugar weekly. If you cannot control blood sugar levels, then you should start anti-diabetic medications.

Thank you,

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 14, 2022
Reviewed AtApril 30, 2024

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