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HbA1c Normal but Fasting is High
I am 28 year old female. My parents and brother are diabetic. I therefore did a routine checkup myself. My results came as HbA1c is 5 but fasting blood sugar is 104.8. Due to some problems with the testing lab they didn't do my post food sugar level..so I don't know that value. If HBA1c is normal, should I consider it pre-diabetes?
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Dr. Mohammed Zaid
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Going by the ADA classification, you have Pre-Diabetes. But going by the WHO classification, you are normal. Now, don’t rely on one single fasting value. Repeat after 2 weeks and see the values.
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Fasting blood sugar after 2 weeks
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Diet control and regular exercise
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
You are non diabetic. Adopt healthy lifestyle and repeat tests after 2 months. Get your Thyroid profile done and consult me on Phone.
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Patna
HBA1C is 3 months average blood sugar, so it won’t show the exact current values. Ur fasting level is normal, it should be less than 110. Keep checking blood sugar every month
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
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7 yrs exp
Delhi
Normal
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