Q: my fasting sugar is 114 after 12 hour fast . am i diabetic?

Fasting <100: The ada (american diabetic association) defines normal fasting sugar as less that 100 and has defined prediabetes as 100 to 115. At 114, it would be best to see a physician to measure a hemoglobin a1c and 2 hour post prandial (after meals) blood sugar to define if one is early diabetic or not. These results would determine what if any action one might need to take.

Q: a1c 5.3 non diabetic.why does my fasting number go up if i fast more than 8 hours? fasting range 90-104. 109(rare). is this a normal response in some people? should i eat a snack at bedtime to make fasting shorter? seems to rise at 12 hour. worried!!

No worry: The information you provided about your A1c and fasting glucose are not a reason to worry about. Do not eat more than you need to maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism slows with aging and it will not take much extra food for you to gain weight. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Q: i am a diabetic. can i fast for a few days my stomach seems to be swollen with pressure on the upper left side. thats why i'm asking

No, : No, it is not safe to fast if you are a diabetic. It is especilly not safe if you are taking medication to control your blood sugar. You would be at high risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which could be fatal. See your doctor to assess the swelling in your abdomen. This is totally abnormal and would not be resolved by fasting.

Q: im not diabetic but my blood sugar gets low when intermittent fasting, i fast for 16 hours. i check my blood sugar regularly because it runs in my family?

: You don't mention how low your blood sugar drops.. In a healthy person fasting shouldn't drop your blood sugar below 70 although in very prolonged fasting with development of ketosis, nondiabetic hypoglycemia can occur. Try lessening the time of fasting if you're experiencing true nondiabetic hypoglycemia.

Q: do i fast before taking a diabetes test? how many hrs? urinate frequent for years and i drink lots of fluids, thinking of exam. may see urologist too

Fasting: A good solid fast of eight to twelve hours is best for testing for diabetes and cholesterol issues.

Q: is it crucial to fast before an a1c diabetes test? i didnt fast. i got there they told me it was fine and fasting wasnt needed for any of the tests i did. now my pcp is saying one of the 3 reasons why it may be pcos is my a1c, just want to be sure?

: Elevated "A1C" may represent increased risk of diabetes (type 2), which can affect regularity of menstruation (lack of ovulation) and produce "PCOS". Consult a GYN physician for guidance, as PCOS can have other consequences , and use of oral bcp's will obviate these effects.

Q: i was able to fast only 4 hours for the hba1c, it shows i have diabetes, 6.2 percent, glucose 103, insulin 23.6, is the result affected by not fasting long? i ate a big meal 4 hours before test. i have severe reactive hypoglycemia dropping every hour?

: HbA1c level does not change with fasting state or not because that number is an average glycated hemoglobin of 3 month period. Based on your results, you have glucose intolerance condition or prediabetes but not overt, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Take care.

Q: my blood sugar is consistently 240mg after 8hr fast but my physician tested and said im not diabetic. my father is diabetic and said my blood sugar should not be that high after fasting. how could my blood sugar not fall if im not diabetic?

: Your diet will greatly impact your fasting blood sugar. What was your carbohydrate and sugar intake in the preceding 24 hours? Are you sedentary or do you exercise every day? What is your A1C reading? So much more info is needed to advise you further. In any event, watch your diet and eat healthy.

Q: im fasting for the whole of ramadhan.often feel hungry,tingling hands and breathless.im non diabetic and feel better after breaking fast.is it ok?

Check blood sugar: When these symptoms occur be sure to check your blood sugar. It is possible it is too low a condition called hypoglycemia

Question 1

can i fast for one day as i m diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on if you are type 1 or type 2. Your diabetes regimen will need to be adjusted accordingly. This is very individualized, so your own doctor should tell you how much to cut back Insulin or which med to continue or stop. There should be a good reason why you would want to fast for one day also.

Question 2

my  fasting sugar is 114 after 12 hour fast . am i diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Fasting <100: The ada (american diabetic association) defines normal fasting sugar as less that 100 and has defined prediabetes as 100 to 115.  At 114, it would be best to see a physician to measure a hemoglobin a1c and 2 hour post prandial (after meals) blood sugar to define if one is early diabetic or not.  These results would determine what if any action one might need to take.

Question 3

a1c 5.3 non diabetic.why does my fasting number go up if i fast more than 8 hours? fasting range 90-104. 109(rare). is this a normal response in some people? should i eat a snack at bedtime to make fasting shorter? seems to rise at 12 hour. worried!!

Accepted Answer

No worry: The information you provided about your A1c and fasting glucose are not a reason to worry about. Do not eat more than you need to maintain a healthy weight. Metabolism slows with aging and it will not take much extra food for you to gain weight.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

i am a diabetic. can i fast for a few days my stomach seems to be swollen with pressure on the upper left side.
thats why i'm asking

Accepted Answer

No, : No, it is not safe to fast if you are a diabetic. It is especilly not safe if you are taking medication to control your blood sugar. You would be at high risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which could be fatal. See your doctor to assess the swelling in your abdomen. This is totally abnormal and would not be resolved by fasting.

Question 5

im not diabetic but my blood sugar gets low when intermittent fasting, i fast for 16 hours. i check my blood sugar regularly because it runs in my family?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention how low your blood sugar drops.. In a healthy person fasting shouldn't drop your blood sugar below 70 although in very prolonged fasting with development of ketosis, nondiabetic hypoglycemia can occur. Try lessening the time of fasting if you're experiencing true nondiabetic hypoglycemia.

Question 6

do i fast before taking a diabetes test? how many hrs? urinate frequent for years and i drink lots of fluids, thinking of exam. may see urologist too

Accepted Answer

Fasting: A good solid fast of eight to twelve hours is best for testing for diabetes and cholesterol issues.

Question 7

is it crucial to fast before an a1c diabetes test? i didnt fast. i got there they told me it was fine and fasting wasnt needed for any of the tests i did. now my pcp is saying one of the 3 reasons why it may be pcos is my a1c, just want to be sure?

Accepted Answer

: Elevated "A1C" may represent increased risk of diabetes (type 2), which can affect regularity of menstruation (lack of ovulation) and produce "PCOS".  Consult a GYN physician for guidance, as PCOS can have other consequences , and use of oral bcp's will obviate these effects.

Question 8

i was able to fast only 4 hours for the hba1c, it shows i have diabetes, 6.2 percent, glucose 103, insulin 23.6, is the result affected by not fasting long? i ate a big meal 4 hours before test. i have severe reactive hypoglycemia dropping every hour?

Accepted Answer

: HbA1c level does not change with fasting state or not because that number is an average glycated hemoglobin of 3 month period. Based on your results, you have glucose intolerance condition or prediabetes but not overt, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Take care.

Question 9

my blood sugar is consistently 240mg after 8hr fast but my physician tested and said im not diabetic. my father is diabetic and said my blood sugar should not be that high after fasting. how could my blood sugar not fall if im not diabetic?

Accepted Answer

: Your diet will greatly impact your fasting blood sugar. What was your carbohydrate and sugar intake in the preceding 24 hours? Are you sedentary or do you exercise every day? What is your A1C reading? So much more info is needed to advise you further. In any event, watch your diet and eat healthy.

Question 10

im fasting for the whole of ramadhan.often feel hungry,tingling hands and breathless.im non diabetic and feel better after breaking fast.is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Check blood sugar: When these symptoms occur be sure to check your blood sugar. It is possible it is too low a condition called hypoglycemia

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Can i fast for one day as i m diabetic?

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My fasting sugar is 114 after 12 hour fast . am i diabetic?

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A1c 5.3 non diabetic.why does my fasting number go up if i fast more than 8 hours? fasting range 90-104. 109(rare). is this a normal response in some people? should i eat a snack at bedtime to make fasting shorter? seems to rise at 12 hour. worried!!

A member asked:

I am a diabetic. can i fast for a few days my stomach seems to be swollen with pressure on the upper left side. thats why i'm asking

A member asked:

Im not diabetic but my blood sugar gets low when intermittent fasting, i fast for 16 hours. i check my blood sugar regularly because it runs in my family?

A member asked:

Do i fast before taking a diabetes test? how many hrs? urinate frequent for years and i drink lots of fluids, thinking of exam. may see urologist too

A member asked:

Is it crucial to fast before an a1c diabetes test? i didnt fast. i got there they told me it was fine and fasting wasnt needed for any of the tests i did. now my pcp is saying one of the 3 reasons why it may be pcos is my a1c, just want to be sure?

A member asked:

I was able to fast only 4 hours for the hba1c, it shows i have diabetes, 6.2 percent, glucose 103, insulin 23.6, is the result affected by not fasting long? i ate a big meal 4 hours before test. i have severe reactive hypoglycemia dropping every hour?

A member asked:

My blood sugar is consistently 240mg after 8hr fast but my physician tested and said im not diabetic. my father is diabetic and said my blood sugar should not be that high after fasting. how could my blood sugar not fall if im not diabetic?

A member asked:

Im fasting for the whole of ramadhan.often feel hungry,tingling hands and breathless.im non diabetic and feel better after breaking fast.is it ok?

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