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Does varying blood sugar levels at a short intervel of time indicate diabetes?

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Last night I ate a cheese pizza and a chocolate bar. Eight hours later (after fasting) I tested my blood sugar and it came out at 128 mg/dL, and 30 minutes later it dropped to 106 mg/dL, and 15 minutes later it raised to 109 mg/dL (without eating and drinking anything). My question is, do I have diabetes or did I initially have high sugar because I ate pizza very late at night?
Answered by Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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Usually fasting blood glucose is 126 mg and above is considered as diagnostic for diabetes. However, it is also possible that because of the dinner, fasting glucose might have shown a higher level. So to confirm whether there is diabetes or not, you may have to get a PP (postprandial) glucose level and HbA1c %. If PP is 200 mg and above and HbA1c % 6.5 % and above, then diabetes is considered to confirm. Looking at your weight and height, another important fact is with a BMI of 42.92 kgs/Sq meter you are already in grade 3 obesity. With a significant amount of excess weight. This itself is an invitation for getting diabetes.

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Published At July 13, 2019
Reviewed At July 11, 2023

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar is an experienced General Practitioner specializing in Diabetology, with additional expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions. He focuses on early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and nutrition-based interventions to ensure effective diabetes management and overall wellness. Dr. Jathar is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and improved quality of life for his patients.

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