Can a blood test detect diabetes?
Yes, glucose fasting, HBA1C and post prandial can detect diabetes
Last updated on 03 Mar 2023
Yes, it is high and falls under the category diabetes
No, it is not that concerning. It falls under the category of prediabetes and with lifestyle changes it can be reversed.
Yes 213 mg/dl is high and might need medications to subside blood glucose levels.
One should exercise regularly or brisk walk for 45mins per day along with diet restrictions in which refined sugars should not be consumed. Note the doctor might also prescribe you medications
Usually the tests are accurate, however, one can do a repeat test to check blood glucose levels
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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