What level glucose is diabetes?
My recent blood test showed my sugar levels were a bit high. I'm worried about diabetes. What level of glucose is generally considered to be diabetes?
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9 months ago
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Please, don't ignore this. I ignored my symptoms for too long and it got worse. Generally, a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, or a random blood sugar of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher with symptoms, is indicative of diabetes. Get yourself checked properly.
9 months ago
Honestly, at this point, my glucose levels are probably through the roof from all the coffee I drink because I barely sleep. But seriously, if your fasting sugar is over 126, or if you do an oral glucose tolerance test and it's over 200 after 2 hours, that's generally diabetes. Go to the doc, don't be like me and procrastinate!
8 months ago
Beta, don't worry too much but do get it checked. My husband had similar concerns. The doctor explained that if your fasting sugar is consistently above 126, or post-meal it's above 200, then they usually diagnose it. It's manageable if caught early.
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7 months ago
Oh, this question makes me a bit anxious because I always worry about my health! I've heard that a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or more usually means diabetes. Has anyone else gotten a diagnosis based on these numbers? It's good to know exactly what to look for.
4 months ago
Haha, if your glucose levels are throwing a party and consistently staying above 126 mg/dL (fasting) or 200 mg/dL (random), then yeah, the doc might officially label you diabetic. It's like your body is saying, 'Too much sugar, I quit!' But don't panic, it's very manageable with proper care!