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My suggar level is 158/140. my hb1ac is 5.3. kindly advise. am i diadiabetic ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

MIxed Up Data: That sure looks like a blood pressure reading (and it is high) and not a blood sugar count. The hemoglobin a1c you describe is not diabetic unless this level is what you get on medication for diabetes.

Answered 9/5/2013

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