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Is Blood Glucose Level Of 93 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Question: I have recently been diagnosed diabetic. I have not yet started any medication but has started morning walk and follow a diet plan. My recent Blood glucose level was 93 (test done at home with handheld device). What best should I do to retain this level. I don't want to start medications too early in life.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to know more.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

For better opinion I want to know -
- Blood sugar levels at the time of diagnosis of Diabetes.
- For what purpose blood sugar level done at that time.
- You height, weight.
- Family history of Diabetes.

I may suggest following investigations -
- HbA1c.
- Lipid Profile.
- Current Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels.
Get back with above information.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy