3Reduce Calorie Intake
Consuming too many calories from the diet would increase A1C levels. In general, health experts recommend the daily intake of calories should be no more than 2000 and 2500 for women and men, respectively. If you are trying to lose weight, a rule of thumb is to decrease the daily intake by around 500 to 1000 calories. This may lead to a weight loss of around 0.45 kilograms a week, which is considered healthy by health experts. To reduce calorie intake effectively, you may discuss with a nutritionist or use an online calorie calculator or app. Try to reduce consumption of high-calorie foods, especially sugar and carbohydrates, as well as reduce the portion sizes to achieve your goal. [3]
