In type-2 diabetes, which blood sugar levels need insulin?

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In type-2 diabetes, which blood sugar levels need insulin?

In type-2 diabetes, which blood sugar levels need insulin?

Insulin is usually recommended if a person's HbA1c level at diagnosis is greater than 10% or if someone's fasting blood glucose level is consistently above 250 mg/dl.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Does water intake interfere with fasting blood sugar test?

Sipping water to quench thirst is ok. However, large amounts of water can interfere with the test results.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Does a fasting glucose test result of 85 rule out diabetes?

Yes

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

My fasting blood sugar is 131. Am I diabetic?

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. 131 indicates you have diabetes. Take medications as recommended by doctor and also make lifestyle changes.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Is 8.2 Blood sugar level high?

Yes it is on the higher side.

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My blood sugar is 102. Should I be worried?

No, the person falls under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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