What Does My Blood Sugar Level Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017

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Question : sugar content 230 mg during random checking is it dangerous

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Random blood sugar more than 200 with symptoms of hyperglycemia like increased thirst, hunger, weight loss, generalized weakness denote diabetes.

Presence of overweight or obesity, lack of physical activity, family history of diabetes increases the chances of diabetes.

I may suggest to do -
Fasting and post-prandial blood sugar level.
HbA1C.

Depending upon detailed physical examination and above test results appropriate opinion can be suggested.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (29 hours later)

Thank you sir, could this be a cause of concern to get medical fitness Certificate for job (Teaching-Asst. Prof in Engg)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It won't affect fitness for proposed job.

Detailed Answer:
Diabetes or high blood sugar levels won't affect fitness for proposed job.
Hope this helps you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana