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Recent blood test showed fasting glucose reading of 102 mg/dl. i'm not overweight and exercise regularly.?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ideal: Ideal is 100 or less. A more adequate test is the hemoglobin a1 c test; it represents your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. An ideal a1c is 5.5 or lower. Above 6.0, one should consider a diabetic medication if diet is not helping to lower the blood sugar.

Answered 12/30/2012

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