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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you test for diabetes with only a home blood sugar test kit?
Yes, you can take a home test to detect or manage diabetes.
Last updated on 03 Mar 2023
What is an ideal fasting blood glucose level?
An ideal fasting blood glucose level is below 100mg/dl.
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Is the random blood sugar level of 153 considered diabetes?
Random blood sugar 153mg/dl is on the higher side falls under the diabetic zone.
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Can you have diabetes with normal blood sugar?
No
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How to reduce my fasting blood sugar from 117 to below 110?
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
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Do I have pre-diabetes if my fasting blood sugar is 102?
Yes, 102 means prediabetic which can be reversed by making lifestyle changes.
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What does it mean when my sugar level is at 115?
When your blood glucose level is 115 mg/dl then you fall under the category of prediabetes.
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Does a fasting glucose test result of 85 rule out diabetes?
Yes if your result is 85 mg/dl then you surely dont fall under the diabetes category.
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Is the blood sugar level of 213 high?
Yes 213 mg/dl is high and might need medications to subside blood glucose levels.
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What are dangerous blood sugar levels?
A blood sugar level above 200-300 mg/dl is considered dangerous and has to be dealt immediately in a diabetes clinic.
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What happens if your blood sugar is over 700?
A blood sugar level over 700 is extremely dangerous hyperglycemia and should be immediately dealt with in the diabetic clinic or hospital.
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Is 115 mg/dl concerning?
No, it is not that concerning. It falls under the category of prediabetes and with lifestyle changes it can be reversed.
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My blood sugar is 109 is it ok?
No, you are falling under the category prediabetes check on it now to reverse the condition.
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Is 280 mg/dl considered prediabetes or diabetes?
280mg/dl is considered in the category of diabetes consult with a doctor immediately.
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Is 188 high for a glucose level?
Yes, it is high and falls under the category diabetes
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Can a diabetes test be wrong?
Usually the tests are accurate, however, one can do a repeat test to check blood glucose levels
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My fasting blood sugar is 112 mg/dg. Is it a normal value?
No, it falls under the category of prediabetes
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What does it mean to have fasting blood sugar of 128?
It means that your body is storing glucose in the blood stream and you fall under the category prediabetes
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Is 8.2 Blood sugar level high?
Yes 8.2 HBA1C is high and you need to take medicines to bring good control
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Is a blood glucose level of 110 bad?
No, it is not that concerning. It falls under the category of prediabetes and with lifestyle changes it can be reversed.
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Can a blood test detect diabetes?
Yes, glucose fasting, HBA1C and post prandial can detect diabetes
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Can blood test results for diabetes ever be wrong or false?
Rarely there can be errors. Repeat the tests if you feel they are not accurate.
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Is a fasting blood sugar level of 107, high?
It is slightly high and falls under the category prediabetes
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Is a fasting blood glucose of 4.5 mmol/l good?
For most people without diabetes, normal blood sugar levels are between 4 and to 6 mmol/L before meals. After meals it can shoot up to 8. So, 4.5 nmol is good control.
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What is the medical test for diabetes?
Fasting glucose and HBA1C are the best tests for detecting diabetes.
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Is blood sugar level 8.3 high?
Yes, 8.3 is high. Consult a diabetologist
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Is 200 too high for blood sugar?
Yes 200 is on the higher side consult with a diabetologist
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My blood sugar is 102. Am I diabetes?
No, you are falling under the category prediabetes check on it now to reverse the condition.
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My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?
No, it is not that concerning. It falls under the category of prediabetes and with lifestyle changes it can be reversed.
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Is 150 fasting blood glucose high?
Yes, it is high and falls under the category diabetes
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When should you test your blood sugar?
When you feel dizzy or experience frequent urination along with hunger pangs
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What is a normal fasting blood sugar level?
A blood sugar level under 100mg/dl is normal. Anything above that is slight hyperglycemia and should be immediately dealt with in the diabetic clinic.
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Can you use period blood for a blood glucose test?
No, one can never use period blood for measuring blood glucose levels.
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What is the fasting plasma glucose test?
Fasting plasma glucose test is a test which can easily diagnose diabetes in people who have abnormal glucose levels in blood.
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Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?
In general 5.8 blood glucose levels is normal.
Last updated on 01 Mar 2023
How high can blood sugar go if you are not diabetic?
At times, blood sugar levels can go upto 90 or 95 mg/dl and this can be non diabetic peak base levels. One needs to keep testing to prevent diabetes.
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What are the normal blood sugar levels?
Any value less than 140mg/dl is considered normal blood sugar levels.
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Does random blood sugar test itself confirms diabetes?
No, random glucose test does not confirm diabetes. However, a test result above 200mg/dl may be considered for further evaluation to confirm diabetes.
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Is 150 mg/dl of glucose considered to be diabetes?
Yes, it falls under the category of prediabetes. One should take proper measures to reverse this condition.
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Glucose level of 112, not diabetic, should I be concerned?
Yes, 112 falls under the prediabetic category. You are recommended to take measures to reverse this condition.
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Fasting blood sugar is 102 is diabetic?
No, fasting blood sugar of 102 is considered prediabetes take measures to reverse this condition.
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How long does it take to get blood sugar test results?
It takes 24 hours at the max for all test results related to blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 03 Mar 2023
Is a blood sugar of 107 normal for someone without diabetes?
No, it falls under the category of prediabetes
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