• male
• 50 Years
• 10/05/2022

I have a blood sugar of 6.8. What should I do?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 2+ Yrs

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If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician.

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