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Am I diabetic or pre diabetic
My Hb1AC is 6.5, fasting glucose is 116 and average blood glucose is 140. Am I diabetic or pre diabetic?
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Possible diabetes mellitus, but confirmation is generally required if there are no classic symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Next Steps
Repeat HbA1c or obtain a repeat fasting plasma glucose to confirm the diagnosis.
Consult for further evaluation.
Start lifestyle modifications, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and weight management.
Health Tips
If you have symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss, seek medical evaluation promptly
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The lab values indicate prediabetes.Get your 2 hour post prandial glucose level as well.
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You're not diabetic yet ...if you take care of your dietary and exercise habits ,you can get your blood sugar levels within normal limits. Otherwise if not then with increasing age it could become diabetic
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Your fasting sugar of 116 is typical for prediabetes (normal cutoff is under 100, while diabetes starts at 126). However, an HbA1c of 6.5 is the exact borderline where clinical diabetes begins.
Because one marker is prediabetic and the other is right at the cutoff, we never label a patient diabetic based on just one test. It needs a repeat check or a quick glucose tolerance test to be sure.
Next Steps
See a physician in person to repeat the fasting sugar and HbA1c, or get an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) done to confirm where you stand.
Get your lipid profile and blood pressure checked as well to see the full picture.
Cut down on refined sugars, bakery items, and excess carbs starting today.
Try to fit in 30 minutes of brisk walking every day.
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Do not panic at all—catching this right at the borderline is actually good timing. With disciplined dietary changes and regular walking, numbers like these often reverse back into the completely normal range without needing any medication. Just make sure not to self-medicate.
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-HbA1c 6.5% is in the diabetes range, while fasting glucose 116 mg/dL is in the prediabetes range.
-If you have no classic symptoms or unequivocal hyperglycemia, diabetes should be confirmed with a repeat HbA1c or another diagnostic test.
Next Steps
-Start medical nutrition therapy, regular exercise, weight management if indicated, and reduce refined carbohydrates.
-Discuss the results with a physician to assess risk factors and decide whether medication is needed.
Health Tips
-Avoid sugary drinks, maintain a balanced diet, exercise for at least 150 minutes weekly, and monitor your blood glucose as advised.
-Do not assume the average glucose of 140 alone establishes the diagnosis; HbA1c and laboratory glucose criteria guide classification.
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Given your HbA1c levels, would classify you under diabetic. But the levels are on lower limit of the range. Medical nutrition therapy is recommended at this point. And to repeat investigations post a month
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Would need a detailed medical history and details of the comorbidities. I'd be happy to assist you on further treatment plan. For personalised medical guidance and a detailed assessment of your concerns, kindly book an online consultation with me through the Practo app!
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Hello, your HbA1c of 6.5% is in the diabetes range, while your fasting glucose of 116 mg/dL is in the prediabetes range. These results are borderline and should be confirmed with repeat testing, unless you have clear symptoms of diabetes.
Please consult your physician for repeat HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose testing and further evaluation. In the meantime, focus on regular exercise, balanced meals, limiting sugary drinks and refined carbohydrates, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Medication safety advice: Do not start or stop diabetes medicines based on a single report without consulting your doctor. Early diagnosis and appropriate lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of complications.
If you develop excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, or blurred vision, seek medical advice promptly.
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You are still in pre diabetic zone but very close to become diabetic. The good part is that this is still a good zone you could return easily from.
All you need is lifestyle modifications such as discipline with your eating habits like not consuming overly caloric/fried/fast food instead go with the whole foods and Limiting carbs intake and dedication with your physical workouts.
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Hello,
Based on your results:
HbA1c: 6.5% â Falls within the diabetes diagnostic range (â¥6.5%).
Fasting glucose: 116 mg/dL â Falls within the prediabetes range (100â125 mg/dL).
Average glucose: 140 mg/dL â Consistent with mildly elevated blood glucose but not independently diagnostic.
Your HbA1c suggests diabetes rather than prediabetes. However, since your fasting glucose is below the diabetic threshold, confirmation with repeat laboratory testing is necessary before establishing a diagnosis, unless you have other unequivocal evidence of diabetes.
Next Steps
Consult a general physician or diabetologist to review your reports. Repeat HbA1c or obtain a fasting plasma glucose test. An oral glucose tolerance test may be considered if results remain discordant. Reduce sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods. Maintain balanced meals containing protein and fibre. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly, along with strength training. Discuss your blood pressure, lipid profile, and kidney function during your consultation.
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An HbA1c of 6.5% is exactly at the diabetes threshold, so early evaluation and lifestyle modifications are particularly important. Certain conditions, including iron deficiency anaemia and haemoglobin disorders, can affect HbA1c accuracy. Avoid starting diabetes medication without medical advice. With early diagnosis and appropriate management, blood glucose levels can often be controlled effectively. Wishing you good health!
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It’s pre diabetic conditions but there are other reasons to increase HbA1c
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Need more history do consult
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U can test your fasting blood sugar and avg regularly hba1c show 3 months data u are in very pre diabatic stage u can control it by regular exercise and reduce carbs by taking fiber full diets like salad and extra
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So as per your tests, you are prediabetic
Better to avoid sweets, carbs, high fatty/oily foods
Limit your rice
Have a walk for 10-15 mins after your meals
Good diet and mild exercise is a way to go
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Repeat you Fasting and post prandial blood sugars after 2 weeks and get back to me on the app
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Its a prediabetic condition
Do brisk walking for 35-40 minutes
No white sugar or no white bread
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Hello !!!
*. HbA1c 6.5% is in the diabetes range, as of fasting glucose 116 mg/dL is in the prediabetes range.
*. If you have no classic symptoms , diabetes should be confirmed with a repeat HbA1c or another diagnostic test.
Next Steps
*. Discuss the results with a physician to decide further care.
* Start MNT (medical nutrition therapy), regular exercise, weight management if indicated, and decrease intake of refined carbohydrates.
Health Tips
* avoid refined sugars, packed food, sugar drinks , carbonated drinks.
* do regular physical exercise .
* do check your blood glucose regularly
And remember we are one step away from you !!
Thank you
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Your HbA1c of 6.5% falls in the diabetes range, since diabetes is diagnosed at 6.5% or above. Your fasting glucose of 116 sits in the prediabetes range on its own, but when both numbers point the same way, the HbA1c carries more weight since it reflects your average sugar over the past 3 months.
Next Steps
A repeat HbA1c or fasting glucose test on a separate day is the usual next step to confirm this before starting treatment. Cutting back on refined carbs and sugar, and adding daily exercise, helps either way.
Health Tips
Please consult a physician or diabetologist soon to confirm the diagnosis and discuss whether medication is needed now.
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