My FBS (Glucose, Serum) is 124; Glucose Post-Prandial Plasma is 192; and HbA1c (H.P.L.C technology) is 6.8%. Am I diabetic ? Should I take medication or can it be controlled by diet/lifestyle changes ? Thank you for your kind attention - A. Sen Gupta, Bangalore, India.
Hello Sir, Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns. Based on the reports, you do have diabetes. For good glucose control your HBA1C should be less than 6.5%, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 mg/do and your 2 post meal glucose should be less than 160-170 mg /DL (provided you are fit and fine and do not have any other debilitating illnesses). I am not sure of your age. As your sugar levels are borderline you could try 3 month trial of diet and exercise alone to control your glucose levels. After 3 months measure the blood tests again. If they have reduced then you can continue the same healthy lifestyle changes and keep checking your blood glucose levels every 3 months. If your blood glucose levels have not changed or have worsened after the 3-month trial of diet and exercise then you need to start medication along with your lifestyle changes. Healthy lifestyle tips