Hi, My sister is 70 years old, a few months back she tested high for glucose and the doc asked her to come back for a full lab work. My sister did not go back, it s been months. She just did her own treatment, went on a crash diet, lost 20 pounds. Her tests are still high but she does not want to go back for a complete lab work because she just wants to stay on diet and not take meds. What are the risks she s facing? ana
Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that high blood sugar can be controlled with lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise but crash dieting is not advised. If her blood sugar levels are borderline then she can bring it down by avoiding carboy Chat Doctor.  Also maintaining a daily fitness regime like brisk walking can also help to bring the sugar levels down. But if she has very high blood sugar levels it is advisable to take medication for the same as gradually it will affect her kidney, eyes and other organs. It also increases the risk of heart disease s. So I would advise her to consult her physician and take proper guidance regarding the method of blood sugar control. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor.