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My fasting blood sugar is 131. Am I diabetic?
My fasting blood sugar is 131. Am I diabetic?
My fasting blood sugar is 131. Am I diabetic?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes. 131 indicates you have diabetes. Take medications as recommended by doctor and also make lifestyle changes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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What is a desirable non-fasting blood glucose number?
The most desirable non fasting number is 125 mg/dL (6.9 mmol/L) or lower.
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What does the fasting insulin level of 4.32 mean?
This means the person does not have diabetes neither suffers from insulin resistance.
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What blood test is done to measure serum insulin?
Fasting insulin is done to measure the serum insulin in the body. An insulin test measures the insulin levels in your blood. It is used to diagnose hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, and other health issues.
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INSULIN (FASTING)
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required