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I'm not diabetic but my mom just took my blood sugar and it was 171. worrying?

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Abnormal: Was this test before eating or after? If it was before eating, you likely have diabetes. If it was done after eating you have impaired glucose tolerance. You should get a hba1c level done, but you definitely need to start watching your diet in terms of concentrated sweets. If you are overweight, you need to lose weight.

Answered 6/3/2013

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