Today: A man's fasting sugar remains 160-170 mg/dl despite diet and exercise. His post-meal sugar is similar. From: Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, advises re-evaluating treatment if numbers stay high. He recommends lab tests for fasting, post-prandial sugar, and HbA1c. Until: If HbA1c is 6.5% or more, diabetes is confirmed, usually needing treatment. Next: Early low-dose medication can protect major organs. Dr Ghody stresses not waiting for symptoms, as high sugar can silently damage the body. He advises early treatment, timely testing, and regular follow-ups with a physician or endocrinologist. (Updated 14 Oct 2025, 11:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Today: A man's fasting sugar remains 160-170 mg/dl despite diet and exercise
- His post-meal sugar is similar
- From: Dr Pranav Ghody, Consultant Endocrinologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, advises re-evaluating treatment if numbers stay high