Is Fasting Blood Glucose Level Of 102 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2017

Question: I just got my test done for diabetes(fasting blood glucose), my readings came out to be 102 mg/dl. I understand that a normal reading is under 100. Does this mean I am pre-diabetic? What should I do to avoid any more damage to my blood glucose levels.

P.S. - My father is diabetic for past 7 years.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Want to know more for better opinion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

I want to know -
- Your age.
- Weight and Height.
- Method of blood test done that is by glucometer or from laboratory.

If it is done from laboratory I may suggest following evaluation-
- OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) if possible or 2 hours Post-prandial blood sugar level can be done.
- HbA1c.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (25 minutes later)

Thanks,
My age is 23 years
My height is 5 feet 8 inches
My weight is 62 kg

The test was conducted in the laboratory

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
BMI acceptable.

Detailed Answer:
Considering your height & Wright Body Mass Index (BMI) is within acceptable limits.

There is a need for detailed physical examination to know signs of insulin resistance.

To know exact status of blood sugar levels I may suggest OGTT or HbA1c level.

Considering family history of diabetes I may suggest avoid fast food, cold drinks, follow regular exercise.

Hope this helps you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (11 days later)

Hi, as suggested i did my HbA1c test and the results came out to be 5.6
Can you further explain ,considering my fasting blood glucose was 102 mg/dl, if i am pre diabetic or not?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HbA1c denote there is no diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
HbA1c of 5.6 denotes there is no diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Considering family history of diabetes I may suggest to keep your weight under control with regular exercise and diet.
Hope this helps you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy