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What Does Fasting Blood Sugar Level Of 108,indicate?

Hello Doc, I am a 42 year old female & we have a family history of diabetes. I have not been diagnosed with diabetes till date. Last check done about a year back. This morning out of curiosity I checked my FBS on glucometer. This showed 108. Isn't this on the higher side for FBS?
Fri, 24 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

First, a glucometer is not a very good device to diagnose diabetes. To maintain a watch on the control yes, but not to diagnose. The report varies by plus/minus 10 (minimum).

So i would suggest you check FBS, PPBS and HbA1C once in a lab.

Assuming the reports are still around 108, I would think of Impaired fasting glucose and suggest diet control and moderate physical exercise and weight control in a patient of mine

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Does Fasting Blood Sugar Level Of 108,indicate?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query First, a glucometer is not a very good device to diagnose diabetes. To maintain a watch on the control yes, but not to diagnose. The report varies by plus/minus 10 (minimum). So i would suggest you check FBS, PPBS and HbA1C once in a lab. Assuming the reports are still around 108, I would think of Impaired fasting glucose and suggest diet control and moderate physical exercise and weight control in a patient of mine I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)