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Diabetes or not
I got diabetes test done for my husband and below are the result. Wanted to know if the below level means he has diabetes ? He has family history of diabetes.
HbA1C - 7%
Average Blood Glucose - 154mg/dl
These tests were done empty stomach.
Please suggest if the result indicates he has diabetes or if it is normal at his age (36 years old)
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Dr. Dineshvarma
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Kannur
Yes.. Consult on practo chat.
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
It is Diabetes
Next Steps
needs lifestyle changes+medicine
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Dr. Rohini Gajare
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
It's diabetes..
Do FBS,ppbs report too.
Hba1c normal should be less than 5.7%
Any reading of hba1cabove 6.5%is diabetes
So he comes in diabetes range..
Get the tests done and consult for further guidance
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