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What Causes High Blood Sugar Level?

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Question : Hi, I just ate an apple 15 mins back and check my sugar level with a glucometer, it showed 220 mg/dl. Am i diabetic
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
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if this is reliable glucometet then this s is significantly high blood sugar and it could indicate diabetes so you should repeat test 3 hours after meal.if there is glucose level more than 140,you should visit doctor and do further tests. Wish you good health. Regards
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What Causes High Blood Sugar Level?

Brief Answer: hi and welcome to hcm Detailed Answer: if this is reliable glucometet then this s is significantly high blood sugar and it could indicate diabetes so you should repeat test 3 hours after meal.if there is glucose level more than 140,you should visit doctor and do further tests. Wish you good health. Regards