Yes. You can be diagnosed as diabetic. However, if this is a one off test, do not jump on to insulin straight away. First under go GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test) and HbA1C Test. HbA1C is considered to be more reliable test in determining whether a person is diabetic or not. When you consume more sugars on the previous day, the fasting test can not be taken as reliable. Therefore, before jumping onto insulin bandwagon, better consult a good diabetician with GTT and HbA1C Results.
Fasting blood sugar levels
RBS usually stands for Random Blood Sugar, a test conducted to measure the blood glucose level at any time of the day without fasting. It helps in screening for diabetes, monitoring blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, and assessing overall blood sugar control.
A blood sugar level of 149 mg/dL indicates that the individual may be experiencing elevated blood glucose, which can be a sign of prediabetes or diabetes, especially if measured after fasting. Normal fasting blood sugar levels typically range from 70 to 99 mg/dL, while levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL suggest prediabetes. A level of 149 mg/dL warrants further evaluation and monitoring by a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
This number sounds more like an HA1C level. The HA1C test is used to monitor blood-sugar levels over a 3 month period. It is administered as a fasting (no food or liquids [except water or black coffee]) for 12 hours prior to blood draw. An acceptable maximum level is around 5.9. A level of 7.5 would be considered high.
It could lead to diabetes.
You mean blood sugar on an empty stomach or a couple of hours after meals, right? If so these values are not normal, they instead show that you are prediabetic. Anything above 5.5 is not good. Normal healthy grownups averages at 4.0, above 4.4 puts you at a considerably higher chance of heart disease and cell function damage.
There are different method to determine the normal level o glucose, for example Somogi-Nelson y Folin-wu, but to day, the normal level is considered to be 90mg/dl more or less 20mg/dl. That mean the normal sugar level es 70 - 110 mg/dl in a healthy person. Below 70mg/dl is considered hypoglycemia, and above 120mg/dl hyperglycemia. Blood sugar level of 130mg/dl was consider normal long time ago, but no any more. Today is consider a prediabetic condition.
A blood glucose measurement determines the amount of sugar or glucose in the blood. A normal blood sugar reading before eating is between 70 to 90mg/dL. Provided you did not have anything to eat prior to the test, your blood sugar level reading is in the normal range.
It is the glucose level (the amount of it) in your blood. Added 2/17/11: Glucose, which can also be listed as GLU on a lab report, is a chemical name for SUGAR. The normal level of glucose / sugar in your blood should stay between 70 - 110. Blood glucose levels that stay elevated above 125 over a period of time could mean that you have a disease called diabetes.
A fasting blood sugar level over 110 mg/dL may indicate prediabetes or insulin resistance, suggesting that your body is struggling to regulate glucose levels effectively. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation, as persistent high levels can lead to type 2 diabetes and other health complications. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and weight management can also play a significant role in blood sugar regulation.
Breakfast is derived from the words break and fast: Your last meal is usually dinner... therefore you are fasting until you eat again, which is at breakfast, when you break your fast (stop fasting).
An A1C level of 5.4 indicates an average blood sugar level of approximately 108 mg/dL over the past 2-3 months. This level falls within the normal range for individuals without diabetes, typically considered to be below 5.7%. A lower A1C level suggests good blood sugar control and a reduced risk of diabetes-related complications. It is important to continue monitoring blood sugar levels and follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain optimal A1C levels.