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Confusion about diabetes
Fasting sugar is always under 120 and post prandial is under 200 by the test of glucometer. And HbA1C test is 5.6 by lab test. The question is that Is she a diabetic
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Based on the information you have provided, there is no evidence that she currently has diabetes. Her HbA1c of 5.6% is within the normal range, which is a very reassuring result, especially at 56 years of age.
The fasting and post-meal glucometer readings you mentioned are also not diagnostic of diabetes. Diabetes is diagnosed using standardized laboratory criteria such as HbA1c ≥6.5% or fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL, with confirmation when appropriate.
So, at present, there is no reason to label her as diabetic based on these results. Her HbA1c indicates that her average blood glucose over the preceding few months has been in a healthy range.
She should simply continue a balanced diet, regular physical activity and periodic monitoring, particularly if she has risk factors such as excess weight or a family history of diabetes.
Next Steps
Continue healthy lifestyle measures and repeat HbA1c/fasting laboratory glucose during routine health checks. There is no need to start diabetes medication based on the information provided.
Health Tips
Home glucometer readings can vary depending on the timing of the test, meals, technique and the device itself. For diagnosis, rely on laboratory plasma glucose and HbA1c, rather than isolated glucometer readings.
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She is pre diabetic
Fasting 100 to 125 and post prandial 140 to 200 is pre diabetic
Though HbA1C 5.6 is in non diabetic range.
That means her sugars have started getting deranged in last few weeks, less than 3 months.
Next Steps
Check HbA1C every 3 months
Check FBS, PPBS after 15 days
lifestyle modification
stop eating sugar, jaggery,
strength training, brisk walking
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Please share reports for better understanding
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No u can't diagnose it as diabetes, repeat after three months
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
47 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be per diabetic. Pl consult.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Pratik Bhadoria
Diabetologist
5 yrs exp
Vadodara
She's pre diabetic
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