You’ve probably been told that the only way to lower your A1c is to take medication, or more of it!
But here’s the truth: you can lower A1c naturally, even if you’ve been on meds for 20+ years.
We know, because that’s what we help people do. Our members are living proof, achieving healthy A1c levels, reducing or stopping medications, and regaining their energy and confidence.
Want to follow their footsteps? Get started with Dr Jedha’s 7-Day Lower A1c Blueprint – a proven system to learn how to lower A1c naturally.
Limitations of Medication for Lowering A1c
There’s no denying—medications that lower blood sugar levels—can be helpful sometimes. However, relying solely on medications to lower your A1c has its limitations, and understanding these is an important step in taking control of your health.
A medication can only lower A1c so much. Take Metformin as an example. This is the most commonly prescribed glucose-lowering medications available. The maximum reduction a person will see from taking Metformin at the highest dosage is 1.5% (around 16.4 mmol/mol if you’re in the UK).
The same is true for other medications, the maximum reduction effect is 1.5% for sulfonylureas; whereas others such as sodium glucose transport inhibitor-2s (SGLT2) or DPP-4 inhibitors, the maximum reduction effect is only 0.7% (around 7.6 mmol/mol if you’re in the UK).
This limited effect is one reason why people with type 2 diabetes are often prescribed multiple medications. This often leads to what’s called clinical inertia, where healthcare providers may not review medications regularly or explore alternatives to help reduce dependency on them.
Here’s the thing: if you’re taking more and more medication, your blood sugar may look better, but this doesn’t mean your diabetes is improving. In fact, it often means it’s getting worse.
That’s because medications address symptoms but don’t treat the root cause of elevated blood sugar.
In the 7-Day Lower A1c Blueprint, you’ll discover the exact steps to start reversing this trend in just one week, so you can begin reducing blood sugar without relying on another prescription.
How To Lower A1c Without Medication
You have two incredibly powerful tools at your fingertips to help lower your A1c naturally, without medication.
- Moving your body more
- The food you put into your mouth
These may sound simple, but when applied in the right way, they can create changes that medication alone cannot achieve.
1. Move Your Body More
Our bodies are designed to move, and regular activity is one of the most powerful ways to improve insulin sensitivity and lower A1c.
You do not need to spend hours at the gym or follow a rigid workout program. Any form of movement counts. Walking, gardening, yoga, dancing, swimming, it all helps. If you enjoy it, you are more likely to stick with it.
The goal is simply to move more than you currently do. Even small increases in daily activity can improve blood sugar control. If mobility is a challenge, there are still options. Chair exercises like arm lifts, seated leg raises, or resistance band workouts can be highly effective.
One of the keys we teach in the 7-Day Lower A1c Blueprint is how to use short bursts of movement after meals to quickly lower post-meal blood sugar spikes.
This simple movement method works fast, fits into any lifestyle, and can make a noticeable difference in just a week.
2. Nutrition Lowers A1c More Than Medication
What you eat is very powerful and can lower A1c levels more effectively than medication.
Consider this: by following our scientifically-proven eating guidelines, it’s possible to reduce your A1c by as much as 4%, in just 16 weeks. That’s up to about 41.5 mmol/mol for those in the UK.
You’d have to take multiple medications to achieve that, and it would still be difficult. But with nutrition, it’s actually easier than you might think—you can see changes in your blood sugar within days and large improvements in A1c in just weeks.
A1c is tested every three to four months, which is why we recommend following a targeted plan for at least that long to see your initial drop. Keep going beyond that if you need to reduce A1c further, and you can maintain your results over the long term.
Dr Jedha’s 7-Day Lower A1c Blueprint takes the guesswork out of what to eat, when to eat, and how to combine foods so you can start lowering your blood sugar fast, without medication, and see measurable results within days.
How to Get Started With Your Eating Plan
If you want to see meaningful results, start by making changes in three key areas:
- Focus on whole, unprocessed foods. Choose foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Think fresh vegetables, high-quality proteins, and healthy fats.
- Limit carbohydrates. Carbs have the biggest impact on blood sugar, so reducing your intake can make a hug difference. Instead of bread, rice or pasta, swap them for lower carb alternatives—there are many options.
- Balance your meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich foods to stabilize blood sugar and prevent blood sugar spikes.
Monitoring your blood sugar after meals will show you exactly how foods affect you. Inside the Blueprint, you will learn how to properly track and interpret these readings so you know exactly what is working for you and how to lower A1c levels faster.
Why Carbohydrates Are Important
Carbohydrates often get a bad rap, especially when it comes to managing blood sugar. However, it’s important to understand their role in your nutrition plan and how to make smarter carbohydrate choices.
The reason carbs are important is because, compared to other macronutrients like protein and fat, they have the biggest influence on blood sugar levels.
When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into glucose/sugar.
Refined carbs, like white bread and sugary snacks, can cause blood sugar spikes, while complex carbs like vegetables, are absorbed more slowly, leading to steadier blood sugar levels.
You’ll find full examples inside the Blueprint, so you can swap out the high-carb foods pushing your numbers up and replace them with blood-sugar-friendly options you’ll actually enjoy.
Plus, you’ll learn the most important number affecting your A1c result, so you can lower levels faster than ever before!
Addressing the Root Cause
The truth is, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are metabolic conditions, and medications cannot repair that. They manage the symptoms, but the underlying problem remains.
If you want to improve your numbers and reduce your need for medication, you have to address the root cause, high blood sugar and high insulin levels, causing inflammation and insulin resistance.
With the right nutrition and movement strategies, you can easily lower blood sugar and A1c levels, and start turning your results around, no matter how long you have had diabetes.
In just 7 days, you can start tackling this root cause with targeted strategies, all laid out for you in a daily, easy-to-follow format inside the Blueprint.
Take the First Step Today
You could keep guessing, following random tips online, and hoping for results… or you could follow a proven 7-day system that’s already helped thousands lower their A1c naturally.
In one week, you’ll learn the exact steps to lower blood sugar naturally, with daily checklists, meal guidance, and science-backed strategies you can put into action immediately.
You can start making progress in days, not months, and begin the journey toward a future with less medication and better health.
Click here to get your copy of Dr Jedha’s 7-Day Lower A1c Blueprint now – it will change your life, in just days!
Michael molina
I’m ready to try ,anything I eat spikes my
Levels,just right after I had just lowered
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Jenny dean
Got type 2 for 15 hard to control I do love fruits
Dr Jedha
Many people living with type 2 a long time can still gain good control and even put diabetes into remission. Perhaps evaluate your eating plan, starting with cutting down fruit. And perhaps you might consider joining us as a member for proven guidance.
Jill Brown
I would like to lower my A1C
Dr Jedha
We can certainly help you with that Jill. Explore the info in the article, or consider joining us as a member for the best help and support.
Maria Hermandez
I would like to try this method for my diabetes
Dr Jedha
Hi Maria, that’s great to hear because treating your diabetes naturally is the very best method – better results and better long-term health. Use the tips in the article, or get started with the 7 Day Lower A1c Blueprint.
Linda
Hello-
my fasting glucose is 86 however my a1c is 6.4. What can I do to lower my a1c without medication?
Dr Jedha
Hi Linda, do exactly what the article says, it outlines the steps to take. You can also listen to this podcast. For the best help and support, consider joining one of our programs.
darlenewhitehair
can you send me a copy in the mail of the diabetic food list ?
Dr Jedha
Hi Darlene, unfortunately we don’t mail copies, but you would have received a pdf copy via email when you subscribed to our enews. If you’ve misplaced that, please reach out to Emma at the helpdesk: [email protected]
Glancinah
Please help me. If the glose level is between 8mml/l and 9,what will the A1c be?
Thank you. My sister’s range is that and I would like to help her keep it lower with your diet.
Dr Jedha
If this is postprandial (after-meal) level, the A1c will be somewhere between 6.5 and 7. Ideally, a postprandial (after-meal) level should be under 7.8 so there’s room for improvement. Amazing that you’re supporting your sister Glancinah – she is very lucky!
Amanat Ullah
I have type2 diabetes since 2016. My fasting sugar is 250. After two hours meal sugar is 370. My sugar is not coming low. Kindly guide me
Dr Jedha
Hi Amanat, a post-meal level of 370 is dangerously high so you really need to get these levels down asap. Start with grabbing our recommended food list and focus on your diet/nutrition – that’s going to be very important for you.
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THANKS
LaShawn
Hello,
I am clueless when it comes to diabetes. I was in my mid 50’s when I was diagnosed. I am trying all I can to try to lower my A1c and I don’t know what I am doing.
Dr Jedha
Hi LaShawn, it’s common to be clueless and can be difficult to find good info. Follow the tips in this article and make sure you grab a copy of our recommended food list, which will help you get started. For more help, consider joining us as a member where we will support you with everything.
Sherry Williams
I’m trying to download the foods list but it won’t download. Please help.
Dr Jedha
Contact our support desk for help Sherry: [email protected]
Marion Bostic
I need help lowering my A1C number 7.8
Dr Jedha
Hi Marion, we can certainly help you with that. Follow the tips in this article and make sure you grab a copy of our recommended food list and for more help, consider joining us as a member where we will support you with everything.
Karen
I want to lower my A1c, not sore of the cost of your program though.
Dr Jedha
Hi Karen, we can certainly help you lower your A1c, that’s our specialty! Our VIP Membership provides the best value and support, or you could consider the T2Diet Program (if you’re type 2) or the Prediabetes Reset Program. All the details and cost of the programs is outlined on those pages, so just follow those links. Hope to see you inside with the DMP Family!
Shirley Clark
I learned several years ago medication is not the way to go. I make green veg smoothys daily. Im going to increase my exercise on a daily basis
Dr Jedha - Nutritionist (PhD)
While medications can be useful, it’s definitely not great to rely solely on them! Good luck with the exercise Shirley – it’s always a bit challenging to get started but you feel great once you get a routine going.
Sherry Pendergast
Would love to lower my A 1c
Dr Jedha
Hi Sherry, you certainly can lower your A1c if that’s your goal. Perhaps you might consider joining us as a member to get proven resources and personal support to help you do it.
Catherine Thombs
I need help I have type two diabetes trying to eat right.
Dr Jedha
Hi Catherine, you’re certainly in the right place to learn how to eat right and lower A1c and meds! I recommend getting started with our food list here and for more help, consider joining us as a member.
Heidi
Im learning this more Everytime I go to the Dr. Do you have any tips?
Dr Jedha
Yes Heidi – we help people reduce and get off medications so you might find this podcast very interesting.
Evelyn Ortiz
Yes I want to lower my a1c is 9.0
Dr Jedha - Nutritionist (PhD)
Well that’s great Evelyn! 9.0 is quite high so you want to aim to get your A1c below 7.0 and under 6.0 is the ideal goal if you can achieve it.