What does it mean to have fasting blood sugar of 128?
It means that you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Yes
Yes, one needs to take measures to lower blood glucose levels. Eat low carbohydrate diet and exercise daily. Also, take medications on time if your doctor has prescribed it to you.
No, the person falls under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.
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.
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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