William S. asked
I have never had high glucose levels before. At the end of August, my A1C was 5.5. Over the past few months, I have been taking my glucose readings and I'm averaging 6.5-7.0 fasting and 8.0-9.0 post-prandial. Are these numbers really high? What would cause a sudden increase in glucose levels?
May 14th, 2023
Roger L. answered
Your fasting glucose levels of 6.5-7.0 (110-125 mg/dl) are in the zone of 'borderline' diabetes or '...
May 14th, 2023
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