Question 1

My daughter who is 11 years old was diagnosed last month with prediabetes and hypothyroidism. This month the doctor asked for a blood test and a follow up. Should I get her HbA1C test done along with fasting and postprandial sugar tests or only one of them? Which test will help to check if there is any improvement in her sugar levels? The doctor has asked only to do TSH, LFT, and lipid profile and meet him. Since she is on 25mg Eltroxin medication, should I also check her sugar levels while doing the blood test? Please advise.

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Question 2

My HBA1C level is 5.9 and my ABG is 123 mg per dl. I want to know if I am diabetic or prediabetic. I have attached my report for your review. Please advise me.

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Question 3

Hi, I just want to know. My test report shows 89 before fasting and 139 after a meal. Is there any reason to worry or take precautions?

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Question 4

My random blood sugar in the report is one hundred eighty-two. Am I having diabetes? Can you explain about it and whether it can be reduced?

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Question 5

I am 22. My fasting sugar level is 108. Do I have diabetes?

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You fall under the category prediabetes.

Question 6

What does a high glucose of 117 mean in your blood?

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It means you fall under the category prediabetes

Question 7

How do doctors test for diabetes?

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

Question 8

My blood test indicated HBA1C 5.6. What do I do?

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Eat low carbs and lean proteins and exercise well. Dont forget to take your medications on time.

Question 9

Will a routine blood test for diabetes show if you smoke?

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No

Question 10

How often should I check my blood sugar if I am prediabetic?

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Once in 6 months

Question 11

Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?

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Yes.

Question 12

Is a blood sugar test of 103 prediabetes?

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Yes, a blood sugar test of 103mg/dl falls under prediabetes.

Question 13

How can I tell if I have pre-diabetes?

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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 14

Does a fasting glucose test result of 85 rule out diabetes?

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Yes, it rules out diabetes.

Question 15

What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?

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It helps in the detection of diabetes.

Question 16

Does a CBC show if you have diabetes?

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No, CBC does not show if you have diabetes

Question 17

Is fasting blood glucose of 5.9 mmol normal?

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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 18

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

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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 19

Can a diabetes test be wrong?

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Yes, rarely they can be wrong.

Question 20

What are the blood tests that diagnose diabetes in adults?

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

Question 21

Can you use period blood for a blood glucose test?

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No

Question 22

Does random blood sugar test itself confirms diabetes?

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No, fasting blood sugar, HBA1C and post prandial tests also detect diabtes.

Question 23

On my blood test, my glucose level was an 85. Is this bad?

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No 85mg/dl is not bad. It comes within normal range.

Question 24

What lab tests are done for diabetes?

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

Question 25

Which are some important diabetes blood tests?

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

Question 26

Can blood test results for diabetes ever be wrong or false?

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Yes, upon detection of diabetes you are requested to test twice to confirm results

Question 27

Can a blood test detect diabetes?

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

Question 28

Is there such a thing as a pre-diabetes test?

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No

Question 29

What is the medical test for diabetes?

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

Question 30

Which blood tests diagnose diabetes?

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

Question 31

Does a full blood count detect diabetes?

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No, full blood count does not detect diabetes.

Question 32

Can you develop type 2 diabetes before pre-diabetes?

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Yes, one can develop type2 diabetes even without not having prediabetes.

Question 33

What are habits that help when you are pre-diabetic?

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Getting into an exercise regime and eating low carbs along with lean proteins

Question 34

As a pre-diabetic, what should I eat to avoid becoming diabetic?

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Sweet potatoes, nuts, seeds, whole wheat pasta etc are low carbs that people with prediabetes can eat.

Question 35

How long does it take to go from prediabetes to diabetes?

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It takes few years to go from diabetes to prediabetes.

Question 36

Why is it so hard for type 2 diabetics to lose weight?

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Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

Question 37

How can I go from prediabetes to normal?

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Prediabetes can be managed by eating low carbs and high proteins. Along with food an active lifestyle can not only help manage but also help reverse this condition.

Question 38

What are the lowest carbohydrates that a pre-diabetic can eat?

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Sweet potatoes, nuts, seeds, whole wheat pasta etc are low carbs that people with prediabetes can eat.

Question 39

What is prediabetes?

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Prediabetes is a health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Question 40

Is it possible to recover from Prediabetes?

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Yes, prediabetes can be reveresed by making lifestyle changes.

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

Is fasting good for prediabetes?

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Yes, fasting may help in losing extra weight. However, long hours of fasting may raise blood glucose levels.

Question 43

How do I get rid of the extra weight cause by Diabetes type 2?

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Cycling, jogging, dancing and running are the best ways to lose weight in patients with diabetes type 2.

Question 44

Are skin tags signs of pre-diabetes?

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Yes, skin tags are signs of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. It may indicate that there is faulty insulin being produced in the body by the pancreas.

Question 45

Is intermittent fasting healthy for prediabetes?

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Yes, intermittent fasting is healthy however, there should not be a huge gap between meals this can raise the blood glucose levels.

Question 46

What should we eat and do to reverse prediabetes?

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Eating protein rich meals which has chicken and fish are good for people with prediabetes

Question 47

How can we differentiate between diabetes and pre-diabetes?

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If your fasting levels are 100mg/dl or less then you are normal. If they are more than 100-125mg/dl then you fall into prediabetes. If they are more than 140mg/dl then you fall under the diabetic zone.

Question 48

I am diabetic. What are the best ways for me to lose weight?

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Cycling, jogging, dancing and running are the best ways to lose weight in patients with diabetes.

Question 49

How can prediabetes be managed?

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Prediabetes can be managed by eating low carbs and high proteins. Along with food an active lifestyle can not only help manage but also help reverse this condition.

Question 50

What was your prediabetes reversal with the keto diet like?

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Keto diet was found to be extremely beneficial, however, if you are having persistant tiredness and weakness contact your doctor may be this diet is not working for you.

Question 51

What do I do when my doctor says I have pre-diabetes?

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When your doctor detects prediabetes, do not panic, remember this condition can be reversed by exercising well and eating the right foods.

Question 52

Is eating chicken or fish good for pre diabetes patients?

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Yes, eating protein rich meals which has chicken and fish are good for people with prediabetes

Question 53

Is it bad to be pre diabetic?

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No, prediabetes can be easily reversed by adopting a lifestyle which includes activities that helps in the secretion of insulin.

Question 54

How does weight loss help to reverse diabetes?

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Weight loss can remove fat from pancreas and liver. This can help reverse prediabetes and diabetes to an extent.

Question 55

How can we reverse pre-diabetes without medication?

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Weight loss can remove fat from pancreas and liver. This can help reverse prediabetes and diabetes to an extent.

Question 56

How fast can you reverse prediabetes?

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Losing weight and reversing prediabetes can take anywhere from a few weeks, to a few months, to a few years, but the window of time to reverse prediabetes can be few years too.

Question 57

How does Type II diabetes cause weight gain?

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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 58

What are the best tips to reverse prediabetes?

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Prediabetes can be reveresed by making lifestyle changes.

Question 59

What makes it difficult to lose weight if you have pre-diabetes?

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Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

Question 60

What is the best diet for a prediabetic?

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

Question 61

How can I reduce my risks of diabetes if I'm pre-diabetic?

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You must lower sugar intake and regularly exercise to reverse prediabetes.

Question 62

How to put on weight with diabetes?

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Eating foods rich in lean meats such as chicken, fish and eggs. Additionally one can prepare then in butter, avacado oil or Ghee to ensure weight gain while having diabetes.

Question 63

What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

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Prediabetes has been linked with long-term damage which includes damage to the heart, blood vessels and kidneys.

Question 64

How do you reduce insulin resistance without losing weight?

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One can increase fibre intake, cut down on unhealthy foods and include lots of vegetables and fruits in their diet.

Prediabetes and related queries

Frequently Asked Questions

My HBA1C level is 5.9 and my ABG is 123 mg per dl. I want to know if I am diabetic or prediabetic. I have attached my report for your review. Please advise me.

Hi, I just want to know. My test report shows 89 before fasting and 139 after a meal. Is there any reason to worry or take precautions?

My random blood sugar in the report is one hundred eighty-two. Am I having diabetes? Can you explain about it and whether it can be reduced?

I am 22. My fasting sugar level is 108. Do I have diabetes?

What does a high glucose of 117 mean in your blood?

How do doctors test for diabetes?

My blood test indicated HBA1C 5.6. What do I do?

Will a routine blood test for diabetes show if you smoke?

How often should I check my blood sugar if I am prediabetic?

Do doctors test for diabetes during checkups?

Is a blood sugar test of 103 prediabetes?

How can I tell if I have pre-diabetes?

Does a fasting glucose test result of 85 rule out diabetes?

What's the importance of performing a blood glucose test?

Does a CBC show if you have diabetes?

Is fasting blood glucose of 5.9 mmol normal?

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

Can a diabetes test be wrong?

What are the blood tests that diagnose diabetes in adults?

Can you use period blood for a blood glucose test?

Does random blood sugar test itself confirms diabetes?

On my blood test, my glucose level was an 85. Is this bad?

What lab tests are done for diabetes?

Which are some important diabetes blood tests?

Can blood test results for diabetes ever be wrong or false?

Can a blood test detect diabetes?

Is there such a thing as a pre-diabetes test?

What is the medical test for diabetes?

Which blood tests diagnose diabetes?

Does a full blood count detect diabetes?

Can you develop type 2 diabetes before pre-diabetes?

What are habits that help when you are pre-diabetic?

As a pre-diabetic, what should I eat to avoid becoming diabetic?

How long does it take to go from prediabetes to diabetes?

Why is it so hard for type 2 diabetics to lose weight?

How can I go from prediabetes to normal?

What are the lowest carbohydrates that a pre-diabetic can eat?

What is prediabetes?

Is it possible to recover from Prediabetes?

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

Is fasting good for prediabetes?

How do I get rid of the extra weight cause by Diabetes type 2?

Are skin tags signs of pre-diabetes?

Is intermittent fasting healthy for prediabetes?

What should we eat and do to reverse prediabetes?

How can we differentiate between diabetes and pre-diabetes?

I am diabetic. What are the best ways for me to lose weight?

How can prediabetes be managed?

What was your prediabetes reversal with the keto diet like?

What do I do when my doctor says I have pre-diabetes?

Is eating chicken or fish good for pre diabetes patients?

Is it bad to be pre diabetic?

How does weight loss help to reverse diabetes?

How can we reverse pre-diabetes without medication?

How fast can you reverse prediabetes?

How does Type II diabetes cause weight gain?

What are the best tips to reverse prediabetes?

What makes it difficult to lose weight if you have pre-diabetes?

What is the best diet for a prediabetic?

How can I reduce my risks of diabetes if I'm pre-diabetic?

How to put on weight with diabetes?

What are long-term effects of pre-diabetes?

How do you reduce insulin resistance without losing weight?

What is the best way to avoid pre-diabetes into diabetes?

Does pre-diabetes guarantee diabetes?

What should I do If I have prediabetes?

Is the keto diet safe for people with diabetes or prediabetes?

Can exercise and diet reduce your A1C?

How common is prediabetes?

What is a good diet for a pre-diabetic person?

How to control prediabetes?

Can type 2 diabetes or prediabetes be reversed?

Will weight loss lower blood sugar?

Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?

What are the main causes of pre-diabetes?

How to prevent pre-diabetes from getting worse?

Why is weight loss a common symptom of diabetes?

How does weight loss help control Type 2 diabetes?