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Does a fasting sugar level of 140 mg/dl means I am diabetic?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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What happens if I don't fast before a glucose test?

If you dont fast before a glucose test then you will not get accurate results.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?

Since 197 is high you are recommended to taken metformin or insulin depending on what the doctor suggests

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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