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What is a good diabetics blood sugar number?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Like this!: Desirable blood sugars are fasting below 125, post-prandial lower than 180, and a hgba1c less than 7%. The latter number is well above the upper limit of normal (5.6%) and i try to get my diabetics to 6.0% or lower!

Answered 12/9/2013

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