What fasting glucose is diabetes?

Generally, if your fasting blood sugar is more than 126 mg/dL, the doctor will say it's diabetes. Below 100 is normal. But one test is not enough, they usually check again. Control your diet, it helps a lot.

Yeah, if your fasting sugar hits 126 mg/dL or above, that's typically diabetes territory. It really highlights how important diet and regular exercise are, even for prevention. Keep those levels in check!

I remember panicking when my fasting glucose was 110 one time, thinking it was diabetes. But my doctor said under 100 is normal, and 100-125 is pre-diabetic, so just needed to be careful. Above 126 is what they look at for diabetes. Don't stress too much on one reading, consult your doctor.

For a definitive diagnosis of diabetes based on fasting plasma glucose, the reading needs to be 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on at least two separate occasions. Values between 100-125 mg/dL indicate pre-diabetes. It's crucial to consult a doctor for proper interpretation and management, as other factors are also considered.

So if it's 126 or more, it's diabetes? What if it's just a little bit over, like 130? Does that mean it's definitely diabetes or can it still be managed easily? I get worried about these numbers.