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Child Has Sugar Level 142 Non Fasting. Normal?
I have type 1 diabetes. I have 3 children, 16, 4, and 9 months. I am always watching them for signs. I felt something wasn't right with 4 year old today. Thought he was urinating much more often then normal. Took a blood test and it was 142. This was at 11 am, not fasting. I called his doctor and they said they need 2 consecutive fasting levels above 126. I understand that but a normal person should not have a 142 blood sugar, am I wrong?
Fri, 3 May 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Do not panic.
Unfortunately you are incorrect.
fasting glucose above 126 is absolutely correct and random glucose above 200 warrants investigations.
Please do not unnecessarily check blood sugar of your children.Consult a doctor.A HbA1c is a better indicator.
Hope this answers your query.
If you have any other queries kindly direct them to me.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Do not panic.
Unfortunately you are incorrect.
fasting glucose above 126 is absolutely correct and random glucose above 200 warrants investigations.
Please do not unnecessarily check blood sugar of your children.Consult a doctor.A HbA1c is a better indicator.
Hope this answers your query.
If you have any other queries kindly direct them to me.
Wishing a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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