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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is a fasting blood sugar level 87 good? i read somewhere that's on the high end of normal and it indicates risk of diabetes?

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Dr. John Berryman
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Blood sugar of 87 is normal, but its value obtained depends on how soon after ingestion of carbohydrates occur. A better test is a "glucose tolerance test " administered after a calibrated dose of glucose over several hours post ingestion. See your physician for guidance.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
A fasting plasma glucose of 87, done at an accredited laboratory, not a glucometer reading, is well in the normal range and not a cause for concern.
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Last updated Apr 29, 2022

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