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I had my fasting blood sugar checked, it was 86 mg/dl. Can i consider this as normal or should i go for other test after having a food.
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You have to undergo HbA1C
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It's normal . But if you still want to make sure, go for HBAIC, it will give you idea of last 2-3 months is your sugar levels. All the best
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Dr. Tarun Sehgal
General Physician
19 yrs exp
Jalandhar
If your FBS is 86 mg/dl we cant say you are non diabetic also have your OGTT and RBS done.As advised by Dr. J.Mariano go for HBA1c which can also tell you about your diabetic status
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Dr. Sumit Kumar Rabi
Neurologist
18 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Its normal .no need of other tests
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