How to Lower A1C Levels - Method4 Visiting Your Healthcare Provider Regularly

1 Make and keep doctor’s appointments with your healthcare provider as recommended. Your healthcare provider will help track your A1C and blood sugar levels, and will provide you with treatments needed to help manage and improve your diabetes.

2 Take all prescribed medications to manage and control your diabetes. Failure to take your prescribed medications can result in high blood sugar levels and higher A1C levels, and in some cases, may even lead to hospitalization or severe illness.

Tips

·         For additional help with nutrition and meal planning, consult and work with a registered dietitian or Certified Diabetes Educator. Both professionals are trained to suggest and recommend foods that will help lower your A1C levels.

Warnings

·         Seek professional help immediately if you are suffering from severe depression or anxiety, and you are unable to improve your mood using any of the methods outlined in this article. Depression and anxiety can affect your diabetes treatment, especially if your mood results in your neglecting your diabetes medication and nutrition.