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Expert: Catherine Burns. RN. BS. - 11/7/2009
Question
Hi my name is Pankaj and i am male of 23 years and i am overweight by 5 -10 kgs. Last week i experienced some tingling sensation in my feet so i went to the doc and the doc advised for a blood sugar test. Fasting sugar was 100 and PP sugar was 133. Please tell me it is is okay.If it is prediabetes then please tell me what precautions should i take so that diabetes never happens to me in my lifetime.I am very worried. Do you think that if i reduce my weight then my blood sugar level will come down. Please advice.
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Dear Pankaj,
A normal fasting blood glucose reading is less than 100 mg/dl.
> • A pre-diabetes alert if the FBG reading is between 100 mg/dl and 125 mg/dl.
> • A diabetes alert if the FBG reading is 126 mg/dl or higher after two consecutive blood tests.
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> • A postprandial blood glucose is performed at 2 hours after eating.
> • A normal reading is below 140 mg/dl.
> • A pre-diabetes alert if reading is between 140 mg/dl and below 200 mg/dl.
> • A diabetes alert if the reading is over 200 mg/dl on more than one occasion.
Your test results were a fasting blood glucose of 100mg/dl, and postprandial of 133mg/dl that particular test day. I would recommend a Aic test which provides the result of your average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months. A normal Aic is 4% to 6%.
It is recommended that everyone achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid development of ill health, which includes diabetes.
Healthy lifestyle recommendations include physical activity, nonsmoking, healthy natural fresh nutrition, and healthy weight for all of us.
Reducing weight by 5% to 10% can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood glucose levels. If your Aic results are in the normal range, weight reduction should still be your focus. Extra weight over time can cause insulin resistance leading to development of diabetes.
I recommend a consultation with a certified nutritionist who can provide you with the most appropriate nutrition plan to meet your individual needs and lifestyle.
Addressing the tingling sensation in the feet which many diabetics experience over time. It is called peripheral neuropathy and usually accompanied with pain and numbness. However, there are numerous other causes for tingling in both feet and your physician is the best resource to diagnose the cause and treat as needed.
The above input is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace the current physician's medical advise and treatment. Please share this with your physician for review .
Good health to you,
Sincerely,
Catherine Burns. RN. BS.
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