Question 1

Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?

Accepted Answer

In general less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Question 2

Can a blood test detect diabetes?

Accepted Answer

HBA1c, glucose fasting, glucose post prandial are the most important tests for diabetes.

Question 3

If someone has prediabetes, can they eat whatever they want?

Accepted Answer

No, they are supposed to eat low carbs and lean proteins to reverse their condition.

Question 4

Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?

Accepted Answer

Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss

Question 5

What is the best diet for a prediabetic?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to have 50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% lean proteins and salads.

Question 6

Why is weight loss a common symptom of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetics lose weight as there is no insulin available to move glucose into the body's cells, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The kidneys then work to remove this unused sugar through urination. The sugar is not used as energy, so the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, resulting in weight loss

Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?

Is 5.8 a healthy blood glucose level for a non-fasting test?

Related Questions

Can a blood test detect diabetes?

If someone has prediabetes, can they eat whatever they want?

Why do diabetics lose weight, if and when they do?

What is the best diet for a prediabetic?

Why is weight loss a common symptom of diabetes?

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