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Is FBS Value Of 118 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Question: my fasting sugar level is 118 what do you advise.Do I need medicines
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Other tests are required.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Your fasting sugar is mildly elevated. You should repeat your fasting as well as postprandial blood sugar , cholesterol levels and also do tests like HbA1c to find out your glycaemic status for last 3 months. If it is high then taking low dose metformin and doing life style modification will be better.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Is FBS Value Of 118 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Other tests are required. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Your fasting sugar is mildly elevated. You should repeat your fasting as well as postprandial blood sugar , cholesterol levels and also do tests like HbA1c to find out your glycaemic status for last 3 months. If it is high then taking low dose metformin and doing life style modification will be better. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.