Hi, I recently had a hemoglobin A1C test done and the result was 6.0. I would like to know what should I do?
to avoid getting diabetes. How should I change my lifestyle? My doctor told me I should exercise and stop eating sugar. Is there anything else I should do? Please let me know. Thank you.
It's not so much sugar you need to avoid as it is overconsumption of carbohydrates in general. Many people (even diabetics) get this confused, and think sweets are bad, but bread is ok. All carbohydrates (especially simple ones like breads, cereals, rice, etc) get broken down into sugar once they're digested.
So to avoid developing Type 2 diabetes, you need to watch your consumption of carbohydrates, get more exercise and make sure your at an ideal body weight.
Hope that helps and good luck!
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