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Not a diabetic, but FBS is 160
I am never diagnosed as diabetic .
But last 5 days my FBS is 160 and PP is 150. As per glucometer of my wife.
Unable to get done HbA1C due to lockdown till 3/5/20.
Please suggest what to do?
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Definitely HBA1c will be the gold standard test for you .. you can stick to diabetic diet with physical exercise based on your age and morbidities if any , .. sometimes fatty liver disease too contributes to an marginally higher fasting sugar levels ..but in your case better to check the venous sample not the CBG ( Glucometer) for the fasting and PP blood sugars and HBA1c at the earliest
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
Diabetologist
12 yrs exp
Howrah
Repeat the test
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
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Jaipur
Till the time u get confirmation at least follow diabetic diet and exercise
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Your FBS is 160 which is likely suggestive of diabetes and pp is 150 which is in impaired glucose tolerance range.... U r at initial stages of diabetes... U need to start modification of diet and exercise.... Cut down your carbohydrates by half increase protein intake... Cut down sweets.. Start some good exercise which will help u to cut down your wt by 3 to 4 kgs..... Repeat FBS AND PP aftrr 15 days.... And HB1ac when possible... After reassesment may need to start tablet.. As I am not running to start you on medication.. U can definitely wait for few days and HB1ac is also not available..
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