When I first saw my blood sugar level sitting at 6.3 HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) in 2024, I felt stuck. It was an official reminder that I was in the pre-diabetic range, and as someone living with PCOS, that reality carried extra weight. Managing insulin resistance is already a daily challenge, and the thought of my sugar levels creeping higher was overwhelming. 

But today, my number is 5.9 HbA1c! I know that technically this is still in the pre-diabetic range, but I can’t help feeling encouraged. It means that the little changes I have been making —my food swaps, my higher fiber intake, even the days when I chose consistency over perfection—are actually working. This is my proof that change is possible. Reversing diabetics (Type2) is doable! I am achieving diabetes remission through my little lifestyle changes and we all can.

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PCOS-Friendly Habits-What’s Been Working for Me 

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Prioritizing Fiber 

I’ve been intentional about adding more fiber to my meals.  Oat fiber, chia seed, flaxseed and plenty of vegetables have become my everyday companions. I’ve realized fiber isn’t just “good for digestion”—it actually helps slow down how fast sugar hits the bloodstream, keeping me more balanced after meals. 

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Healthy Substitutes, Not Elimination 

Instead of cutting out everything I love, I’ve leaned into alternatives. For example, I use monk fruit and allulose instead of refined sugar when baking or making desserts. This way, I can still enjoy sweets without sending my blood sugar soaring. Life is too short not to give my tastebuds a sweet treat!  Other substitutes include using other low carb /high fiber  flour alternatives such as , Lupin ,almond, coconut, Vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour over refined/starchy flours when baking. 

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Balancing Carbs with Veggies 

On days when I know my carb intake is higher, I make sure to load up on veggies alongside. On days like this you will find my dish of rice to be loaded with more veggies than the actual portion of the rice or my sharwarma, burger and chicken wraps generously layered with veggies. This helps with balance, giving me fiber, micronutrients, and extra volume that keeps me fuller without overdoing carbs. 

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Moving My Body 

Exercise has been harder to stay consistent with, but I’ve taken a big step by joining a gym and starting with a trainer. It feels like a real investment in myself. I also added doing a dance session  in my sitting room when the mood hits and intentionally involving myself in extra body movements like talking a walk in the neighbourhood, using a staircase over an elevator when convenient, exploring all the aisle in the mall even when I know the particular section where what I want is located   My goal is beyond weight loss—it’s building a sustainable rhythm where movement becomes a lifestyle, not just a one-time fix.

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Why my 5.9 HbA1C Rank Encourages Me 

Dropping from 6.3 to 5.9 HbA1C  in a year may not seem like much to others, but for me, it deserves a celebration.  This is proof shifts do make a difference. I’m capable of reversing some of the risks tied to PCOS and pre-diabetes. Small, consistent choices compound over time. Moving on,  my next goal is simple: stay consistent for the next six months. If I can keep this up with fiber, balance, movement, and mindful substitutes then I believe I can push my blood sugar below 5.7 HbA1C  and step further away from diabetes.

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Final Reflection 

This isn’t a perfect journey, its progress and progress deserves celebration. If you’re also navigating PCOS and high blood sugar, know this: even the smallest shifts matter. Celebrate the wins, no matter how small they look on paper, because they’re the building blocks of bigger change.

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