Can a blood test detect diabetes?
Yes, glucose fasting, HBA1C and post prandial can detect diabetes
Last updated on 03 Mar 2023
No, fasting blood sugar of 102 is considered prediabetes take measures to reverse this condition.
Last updated on 01 Mar 2023
Diabetes is a condition which is characterised by blood glucose levels which are more than normal.A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours means you have diabetes
280mg/dl is considered in the category of diabetes consult with a doctor immediately.
An ideal fasting blood glucose level is below 100mg/dl.
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. Note the doctor might also prescribe you medications
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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