A 36-year-old member asked:
Is 162 blood sugar level after eating too high for someone who does not have diabetes?
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Dr. Richard Scofieldanswered
Diabetology 35 years experience
Yes: After eating your blood sugar is considered to be abnormal if it is more than 140. 162 does not meet the definition of diabetes after eating but it should be looked into further with a fasting blood sugar and hga1c. See your doctor.
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Dr. Stanley Schwartzanswered
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes, if...: It is measured 2 hours after eating
see below
fasting sugar 100-125 is pre-diabetes and > 2-hrs after eating 140-199 is
prediabetes.
Fasting 126 and higher and > 2 hours after eating 200 and greater is diabetes.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have type2 diabetes and my blood sugar is176 is that too high?
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Dr. Stanley Schwartzanswered
Endocrinology 54 years experience
176 is too high: Goal is about 80-120 am
and 80- 150 2-4 hours after eating.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What kind of drinks should I have if my blood sugar level is high?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalez-mendozaanswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 44 years experience
The best: The best drink there is, water!
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