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Hi mam/sir my father of age 62 his fasting sugar lavel is 159 is it normal or high please suggest me
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Fasting blood sugar is definitely more than normal
But please get hbA1c and 2 hours post lunch blood sugar as well for definitive treatment
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It is little on higher side. A bit more control of diet and daily exercises may bring it to desired levels.
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Dr. Prithiviraj
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9 yrs exp
Chennai
I have understood your concern, for your better understanding n further management take a online consultation thru this app or simply what's up me 9789099x650
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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45 yrs exp
Jaipur
Towards threshold limit but Normal
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Dr. Akanksha Gupta Bajpai
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
It's not normal.
Check your Hba1c and take online consultation.
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Dr. Sujatha K.C
General Physician
27 yrs exp
Bangalore
Is it randomly done or fasting
159 is deranged... not normal
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Check fasting and 2 hour post meal sugars
And HBA1C
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