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Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?
Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?
Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?
It indicates that you fall under prediabetes and boderline diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Related Questions
What is the purpose of fasting in a fasting plasma glucose test?
Fasting means that you have had nothing to eat or drink (except water) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. This will yeild best results and detect whether you have diabetes or not
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Is 175 a high blood sugar?
Yes, 175mg/dl is high and one should make lifestyle changes to bring down value to 100mg/dl.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How can I decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. The doctor might also prescribe you medications to lower blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Is a blood sugar of 135 high?
Yes, It is high and falls under the category diabetes
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How to cheat a fasting blood sugar if you are diabetic?
One cannot cheat if you are a diabetic
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required