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Is 118 Normal Glucose Level?

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Question : My last fasting glucose level was 118. Is this a good number or am I a borderline diabetic.
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (-5 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
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Good day.
Fasting blood glucose of 118 mg is pre diabetes range. However, a single value alone can not be considered as abnormal. You should do an HbA1c and a 75 Gram glucose tolerence test. That will give a clearer picture. DO you have family history of diabetes? What is your height and weight ?
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Binu
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Is 118 Normal Glucose Level?

Brief Answer: Hi Detailed Answer: Hello, Good day. Fasting blood glucose of 118 mg is pre diabetes range. However, a single value alone can not be considered as abnormal. You should do an HbA1c and a 75 Gram glucose tolerence test. That will give a clearer picture. DO you have family history of diabetes? What is your height and weight ? Regards Binu