Question 1

i am diabetic since 5 years,for the last 5 years  my fasting  blood glucose in between 125-134 mg/dl and my  blood sugar level two hours after eati?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: It appears that you keep diabetes under excellent control
Do you check your Hemoglobin A1C  yearly.

Question 2

can prediabetes over a period of 2 yrs cause erectile dysfunction will controlling blood sugar level will reverse e.d?

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction: Since you have prediabetes, not diabetes itself, it is unlikely that erectile dysfunction is caused by this.

Please see your doctor about ED.

Question 3

i have been told i have high blood sugar levels, but no need to change my diet? am i prediabetic ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have high blood sugars, you are likely diabetic or prediabetic. It depends on how high your sugars are.  In either event you need to be avoiding concentrated sweets (cakes, cookies, ice cream, candy, fruit juice, soda, etc.) at a minimum. If you are overweight, your sugars would likely improve with weight loss. This is best done by decreasing starches (bread,potatoes,rice,pasta) in the diet

Question 4

is it better for someone w/pre-diabetes to eat small quantities of food often, or 2 large meals?  goal is to control blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

Eat all in 8 hours: More important than how many meals you eat is if you can eat all your meals within an 8 hour period and fast for 16 hours; doing this even a few days a week will help. Also, what you eat is much more important than the number of meals- it is crucial to eat a low-glycemic diet. 
See https://authoritynutrition.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/
and http://tinyurl.com/j6t4rlh for great advice.

Question 5

i tested my blood sugar this morning and yesterday using a friend's blood glucose test and my blood sugar before eating came up 6.3 and the day before 5.9 does this mean i am prediabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: A blood sugar of 7.8 to 11 is considered prediabetic. Your readings were normal.

Question 6

i just had my blood sugar checked- which level is prediabetes. ?

Accepted Answer

100-125 Fasting: Fasting blood sugar (FBS) 99 or lower is considerred normal.  Fbs 100-125 is considered pre-diabetic.  Fbs 126 or higher on two occasions indicates that diabetes is present.

Question 7

is 124 blood glucose level considered prediabetes?

Accepted Answer

I would guess: That it definitely yes. Wise up before it is too late and get rid of all that sugar and sweeteners.

Question 8

is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar)

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Sugar: 42 M:  Is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (Assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar) ANS: This will depend on how large you are but not likely to increase BS. Easy to test in you. Let us know.

Question 9

any truth to the claim that consuming more fat, include trans fat, and little/no sugar will bring blood glucose level to normal range?  exercise too.

Accepted Answer

Don't get your life: With diabetes, you need to be monitored closely as you experiment. Don't expect miraculous results from swapping calories from one group to another. It's much more to your credit that you're exercising, and this will be a huge help to you -- as will simply being pro-active about your health. Best wishes.

Question 10

the  sweetener  erythritol, does this have any effect on blood glucose level as sugar will?

Accepted Answer

Sugar substitute: It is known as a sugar alcohol an artificial sweetener commonly used in low-sugar and sugar-free foods. Should not raise sugar levels.

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I am diabetic since 5 years,for the last 5 years my fasting blood glucose in between 125-134 mg/dl and my blood sugar level two hours after eati?

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Can prediabetes over a period of 2 yrs cause erectile dysfunction will controlling blood sugar level will reverse e.d?

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I have been told i have high blood sugar levels, but no need to change my diet? am i prediabetic ?

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Is it better for someone w/pre-diabetes to eat small quantities of food often, or 2 large meals? goal is to control blood sugar levels.

A member asked:

I tested my blood sugar this morning and yesterday using a friend's blood glucose test and my blood sugar before eating came up 6.3 and the day before 5.9 does this mean i am prediabetes?

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I just had my blood sugar checked- which level is prediabetes. ?

A member asked:

Is 124 blood glucose level considered prediabetes?

A member asked:

Is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar)

A member asked:

Any truth to the claim that consuming more fat, include trans fat, and little/no sugar will bring blood glucose level to normal range? exercise too.

A member asked:

The sweetener erythritol, does this have any effect on blood glucose level as sugar will?

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