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Marinating a1c below 5.7 is really hard for Diabetes patient. I was able to control it under 5.7 for few years but then it shoot up to 6.3. The main reason is my casual behaviour towards diet and weight.
The ADA guideline of 5.7 was challenged by American College of Physicians (ACP), they have there study which says:
Philadelphia, March 6, 2018 – Patients with type 2 diabetes should be treated to achieve an A1C between 7 percent and 8 percent rather than 6.5 percent to 7 percent, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based guidance statement published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.
SourceHow you consume "Ceylon cinnamon" for controlling blood sugar? You take Cinnamon tea ?
a teaspoon of the powdered cinnamon stir it in the plain yogurt looks like it is chocolate color.
then drop some nuts say walnuts or almonds or brazil .
this is a very high protein high fat meal with very little carbs.
you can vary it with a few blueberries or a small banana.
I could list what fruits work for me, but you could be different as body chemistry matter.
Raisins.
Good fruit.
Pears .
Worst foods.
cereals.
As for a1c I was 12.1 when discovered which is basically dude you are dying do something.
With my a1c in the 5.3 to 6.3 range itmis much much much better.