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My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?
My fasting blood sugar is 197. What medicine should I take?
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 15 Mar 2023
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How do doctors test for diabetes?
The doctor's prescribe blood test for diabetes
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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
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 15 Mar 2023
What is a desirable non-fasting blood glucose number?
Any value less than 140mg/dl is considered normal blood sugar levels.
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
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required