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Is Fasting Blood Sugar Value Of 150 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I checked my blood sugar level when I woke up this morning. It was 150 is that extremely high. I had eaten about 10 hours earlier.
Brief Answer:
You need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HCM.
Fasting blood sugar of 150 confirm the diagnosis of diabetes. (Considering you are not known diabetic and blood sugar level done in lab on venous blood sample.
If you have done blood sugar level by glucometer, you should do OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) or HbA1c to confirm diagnosis of diabetes.
If you are a known diabetic then you need titration in your current antidiabetic medicine or need to start on medicine if not on medicine depending upon Fasting, postprandial blood sugar and HbA1c level.
It is better to consult near by diabetologist for clinical examination and further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
You need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HCM.
Fasting blood sugar of 150 confirm the diagnosis of diabetes. (Considering you are not known diabetic and blood sugar level done in lab on venous blood sample.
If you have done blood sugar level by glucometer, you should do OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) or HbA1c to confirm diagnosis of diabetes.
If you are a known diabetic then you need titration in your current antidiabetic medicine or need to start on medicine if not on medicine depending upon Fasting, postprandial blood sugar and HbA1c level.
It is better to consult near by diabetologist for clinical examination and further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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