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My sugar is 282 after meal that means i am diabetic?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes!!!: Go see family doc for official confirmation. Diabetes defined as fasting glucose >125, random sugar >200, or a1c >6.5. This last test is used to evaluate sugar control over last 3 months. Lower is generally better unless you have frequent hypoglycemic (low sugar) episodes. Regular exercise & better nutrition (think low glycemic index) can help lose weight (if excessive) to lower sugars & controldm.

Answered 9/29/2016

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