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I had gestational diabetes in the past. on 2/22/20 my a1c was 5.5 and fasting 91, both normal. however i decided to spotcheck after a meal and it was 165 1 hour after i had sushi. does this mean im prediabetic now? do non diabetics spike this high?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Blood sugar: Sometimes a person' s post prandial blood sugar will be high l after a carbohydrate rich meal (and sushi contains rice). This does not mean you are pre-diabetic.

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Answered 6/25/2020

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A member asked:

I had gestational diabetes in the past. on 2/22/20 my a1c was 5.5 and fasting 91, both normal. however i decided to spotcheck after a meal and it was 165 1 hour after i had sushi. does this mean im prediabetic now? do non diabetics spike this high?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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