Concern) Diabetes - Which measurement should I follow, fasting blood sugar or HbA1c?

The line from the drama, "Naisal lives by laziness, and if you're careless even for a moment, the cellular riders will come flooding in," has stuck deeply in my mind.

 

High blood sugar levels are a shortcut to diabetes, right?

The fasting blood sugar result from the health screening was only reported as 110, and the hemoglobin A1c level was unknown.

After the health screening, during the consultation with the doctor, it was noted that your triglyceride level is low and you exercise diligently, so they advised you to reduce your waist size.

After receiving the "Metabolic Syndrome Precaution Group" notice from the National Health Insurance Service, I diligently exercised and adjusted my diet, and after four months, I underwent diabetes and HbA1c tests.

When blood sugar levels rise, the HbA1c levels also increase.

However, in this test, my fasting blood sugar increased to 127, but my hemoglobin A1c was 5.3.

The doctor said that although fasting blood sugar is high, the HbA1c is within the normal range, so medication is not necessary. They advised careful diet management and exercise to prevent the development of diabetes, so I took a sigh of relief and left the hospital. However, why is the fasting blood sugar level high, and what are the ways to lower it?

I walk at least 10,000 steps every day, and I try to avoid red meat as much as possible, opting for chicken, white fish, or salmon instead.

Fruits such as apples, tomatoes, and avocados are also part of my diet and are being managed accordingly.

I'm 고민 about how to lower fasting blood sugar.

 

Suspected Diabetes Classification

Blood sugar refers to the level of glucose in the blood, so for blood sugar management, this time we conducted blood tests such as fasting blood sugar and oral glucose tolerance tests.

Fasting blood sugar is considered normal if it does not exceed 100 g/dL.

However, both during the health checkup and this re-examination, fasting blood sugar levels were above 100, so I am worried.

Furthermore, levels above 126 may indicate diabetes, so I am worried.

 

Reasons for high fasting blood sugar

According to an internet search, reasons for high fasting blood sugar levels may include stress, overwork, high blood pressure, and lack of sleep.

In the pre-diabetic stage with high fasting blood sugar, there is about a 50% chance of progressing to diabetes within approximately 5 to 7 years, so I need to thoroughly follow dietary and exercise regimens and improve my lifestyle habits.

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[How to lower fasting blood sugar]

Getting enough sleep - sleep well for more than 8 hours and enjoy quality rest

Do not eat late-night snacks

●Avoid excessive drinking/overeating - I don't drink alcohol, so I'm not worried about that, but I have a big appetite, so overeating is a concern haha

Manage your eating habits

Consistently and regularly exercise every day