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Am i prediabetic?
There were 2 results of Hb1Ac tests done on 1 week from each other.
1st result was - 5.6
2nd result is - 5.7
If i am prediabetic,please suggest what to do next,or whether it can be lowerd in below 5.7 without prediabetic medications?
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get your OGTT done for diagnosis and consult me after results.
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
There isn’t a prediabetes medication. However if you get fasting sugar and fasting insulin levels it can tell about insulin resistance and a medication can be suggested.
Otherwise lose weight and repeat in 1 year
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