2 Ways to Lower Your A1C Levels Without Medication

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I have lost 10lbs and my blood sugar readings have gone from 299 to 152 yesterday but when they tested my A1C it went up to 9???? I do not understand.

CrystalRose of WI 4:10PM March 28, 2013

My cholesterole is lowering on a plant based diet but my A1c is going up? What can I do? My blood pressure is controlled.

Jewel-Mzuri Satchell of MN 3:11PM March 06, 2013

I strongly agree that diet and exercise are keys to battling diabetes. I've lost 15 pounds and I feel a lot better. I lowered my A1c, cholesterol, blood pressure and a truck load of problems. But I need to lower it more...

Charley of HI 12:12PM January 31, 2013

My husband has had no sweets and very little sprouted bread. Walks everyday and eating more veggies and still sugar is 170 so that goes to prove diet and exercise does not always bring sugar down. Also have him on cal-mag twice a day and he is eating lots of protein. Very upset with this.

Shelia Baggett of GA 10:37PM November 30, 2012

About a month ago I was dianosed as having type 2 diabetes. My A1C was 10.1 and my blood glucose was 200 and I weighed 284. My Dr. put me on some meds but I didn't take them. Like most people I don't like to take meds so I starting walking between 4 - 5 days a week, changed what I was eating, cut out or waaaaayyyyy back on the starchy foods and sweets. As of about an hour ago my A1C is 8.1 my weight is 270. I can see the numbers getting better and I feel and look better. Exercise is great and helps the body in so many ways. I do feel good about the results, It's not happening as fast as I would like for it to but it's happening. I must tell you that I do check my blood eveyday and I do see my Dr. every 6 weeks. I hope this encourages and motivates each and everyone of you. You can beat diabetes, YOU CAN WIN!

Author of FL 9:56AM October 03, 2012

My A1C was 6.5 in July '11. I have lost 30 lbs & started walking 30 minutes most days of the week. A1C Sept '12...ta-da...5.5! I would like to lose a little more wt and plan to add weight training soon. My Dr is VERY pleased with the difference.

Karen of AR 9:36PM September 28, 2012

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silentnature of MA 9:38PM August 03, 2012

I find that several of your statements and recommendations are in opposition to Dr. Richard Bernstein, who has written Bernstein's Diabetic Solution. He explains why cream is best for coffee, rather than milk. He strongly recommends low carb and ignoring calories.

Jerrymat of WA 5:48PM February 26, 2012

My mother is 83 years old and had Type 2 Diabetes. Recently we learned that her A1C is 10 plus. She doesn't exercise often, maybe a walk in the mall once a week. She doesn't want to take any additional medication to bring the levels into conformity. Is there a diet we can help her with that would bring her A1C down?

Dianna Sexton of NY 1:58PM February 20, 2012