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Does a glucose of 126 suggest diabetes? i hadnt fasted beforehand, i ate an apple and drank some lemonade then took it

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Blood glucose and DM: No it does not. You need to get a HbA1c and a proper GTT. Then you will know.

Answered 4/25/2020

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A member asked:

Does a glucose of 126 suggest diabetes? i hadnt fasted beforehand, i ate an apple and drank some lemonade then took it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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