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My wife measure her blood sugar in home and get 171 so is this high or normal?
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Blood sugar high: This is an abnormally high number, especially if it is a fasting blood sugar check. Repeat the tests when fasting then report to her doctor the results. She should be checked for diabetes.
Answered 12/12/2014
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