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2021-03-27 10:47:40
Hi I have got positive for prediabetes in Glucose Tolerance test. But I don't already intake much of sweets and sugary things. What shall I do now to avoid risk to Type-2 Diabetes? Shall I take any medicine? Thanks in advance.
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Please check hba1c, fasting and 2 hrs post meals glucose and fasting insulin level in the lab to confirm the diagnosis of prediabetes . H A1c shows 3 month average glucose control and is gold standard to diagnose diabetes. / prediabetes
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Consult online with the above results to discuss need for medicine, diet and exercise

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