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Preop blood work showed glucose at 111 fasting. pcp is doing more bld.work in 2 weeks. never had this probelm. take tricor (fenofibrate) for trigly. they were 258.

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Agree with Doctor: You may have borderline type 2 diabetes, specially with your history of high triglycerdes. You may or may not need medications, depending on your hga1c. Follow up with your doctor , always watch your diet.

Answered 5/10/2013

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