Is one of the symptoms of diabetes an itchy back?
Itchy skin can be a sign of diabetes especially if other symptoms are also present and blood sugar levels are elevated from prolonged time.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. So presence of zero or any symptom along with increased blood sugar levels confirm the diagnosis.
It depends on the type of blood sugar test. Fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more is considered to be Diabetes.
A blood sugar reading of more than 180 mg/dL or any reading above your target range is too high. A blood sugar reading of 300 mg/dL or more can be dangerous. If you have 2 readings in a row of 300 or more, call your doctor.
Last updated on 16 May 2022
Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.
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