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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
glucose normal range
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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glucose normal range
by laci, Feb 21, 2005 12:00AM
i had a blood test done last week. all results were normal, except the glucose. mine was 100 after fasting over night. the labs range was 66-99. i was recently on prednisone for a sinus inf for a week. 5 days later i had the blood tests. what is the normal range some say anything below 115. some say 99 & below. this is the first time , my glucose level was at 100. i'm 35 a little overweight. type 2 diabetes runs in my family after 55. does this mean i have pre-diabetes
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 22, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 22, 2005 12:00AM
Typically, you would like the fasting glucose to be under 100. Prednisone can raise the sugar levels transiently.
I would consider repeating the tests in the few weeks. If the glucose level is between 100-126, impaired glucose tolerance (i.e pre-diabetes) can be suspected - especially if diabetes already runs in your family. Increasing exercise and weight loss will help with this.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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I would consider repeating the tests in the few weeks. If the glucose level is between 100-126, impaired glucose tolerance (i.e pre-diabetes) can be suspected - especially if diabetes already runs in your family. Increasing exercise and weight loss will help with this.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Thanks