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My dad is 53 years old with no previous history of diabetes. should he be concerned with a blood sugar of 131, 2 hours after eating?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

No: That is a normal post-prandial blood sugar at his age. However, if having any symptoms related to blood sugars or high risk in family history, would recommend a fasting blood sugar be obtained.

Dr Rausch agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Normal: 131 is normal 2 hours after a meal. No need to worry at this time about diabetes.

Dr Nguyen agreed

Answered 2/3/2015

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A member asked:

My dad is 53 years old with no previous history of diabetes. should he be concerned with a blood sugar of 131, 2 hours after eating?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Rausch agreed

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr Nguyen agreed

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