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If a person wakes up and gets his blood sugar tested in fasting.8 hours after his night meal.and it turns out to be 127 ml/dl.will he be diabetic?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Type 2 DM: The diagnosis is made by 2 fasting (no calories for at least 8 hours) Blood glucose levels of greater than 126. The HgB A1C test may be used to monitor and treat the DM. Best wishes.

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetes: Yes, that would meet the criteria to diagnose diabetes.

Answered 7/12/2014

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