A 30-year-old member asked:
My blood sugar is 116 fasting & 160 pp through glucometer. is this okay?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Philip Kernanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
Maybe impaired: Based on this, it looks like you have impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance. Not diabetes....Yet. People who are impaired have a high chance of becoming diabetic. It is important to optimize your weight, exercise, diet before this gets any worse. See your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 18, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.