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Is Blood Glucose Level Of 93 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Question: I have recently been diagnosed diabetic. I have not yet started any medication but has started morning walk and follow a diet plan. My recent Blood glucose level was 93 (test done at home with handheld device). What best should I do to retain this level. I don't want to start medications too early in life.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need to know more.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

For better opinion I want to know -
- Blood sugar levels at the time of diagnosis of Diabetes.
- For what purpose blood sugar level done at that time.
- You height, weight.
- Family history of Diabetes.

I may suggest following investigations -
- HbA1c.
- Lipid Profile.
- Current Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels.
Get back with above information.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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Is Blood Glucose Level Of 93 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Need to know more. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your concern. For better opinion I want to know - - Blood sugar levels at the time of diagnosis of Diabetes. - For what purpose blood sugar level done at that time. - You height, weight. - Family history of Diabetes. I may suggest following investigations - - HbA1c. - Lipid Profile. - Current Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels. Get back with above information. Regards, Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.