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5hourgtttest 127 211 317 110 31. was given prescription for glucometer and told to test/eat quick carb when low, said not diabetic. good advice or seek 2nd op?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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See specialist: Your test above points to diabetes but you need two positive tests to make the diagnosis. Get a fasting bs or hba1c measurements, or both. If they are in the diabetes range as well, then you have diabetes. 2 hr after an ogtt, your level should be less than 140 . Yours was 211 which is in the diabetes range.

Answered 3/22/2014

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