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Is PPBS Level Of 187 Mg/dL A Cause For Concern?
Question: I am almost 50 years old never been diagnose with diabetes but it run in the family but last night at work after i eat i took my blood sugar and it was 187 but the nurse told me it will look like that because i just eat ,but I am a bit concern ,
Brief Answer:
It is necessary to repeat the test.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for asking.
I have gone through your question.
Random blood glucose values vary depending on the last time you ate.
If you are testing within one to two hours after the start of a meal, the XXXXXXX Diabetes Association , recommends glucose levels be under 180 mg/dL.
A normal glucose reading for someone without diabetes is lower than 140 mg/dL.
If the reading is anywhere from 140 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL, there is a chance you suffer from impaired glucose tolerance.(your result is suggestive for impared glucose tolerance.
This is otherwise known as prediabetes, and there is a chance it can develop into type 2.(Don't worry impared glucose tolerance can be reversible and you may never develop diabetes)
Anyway my advice for you is to repeat the test of blood sugar another day and let me know your result.Than we can discuss about the necessary treatement and solutions.
Hope you find this information useful.
If you have other questions,feel free and ask.
Best regards.
It is necessary to repeat the test.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for asking.
I have gone through your question.
Random blood glucose values vary depending on the last time you ate.
If you are testing within one to two hours after the start of a meal, the XXXXXXX Diabetes Association , recommends glucose levels be under 180 mg/dL.
A normal glucose reading for someone without diabetes is lower than 140 mg/dL.
If the reading is anywhere from 140 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL, there is a chance you suffer from impaired glucose tolerance.(your result is suggestive for impared glucose tolerance.
This is otherwise known as prediabetes, and there is a chance it can develop into type 2.(Don't worry impared glucose tolerance can be reversible and you may never develop diabetes)
Anyway my advice for you is to repeat the test of blood sugar another day and let me know your result.Than we can discuss about the necessary treatement and solutions.
Hope you find this information useful.
If you have other questions,feel free and ask.
Best regards.
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