Question 1

What number is 156 in blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A reading of 160 mg/dl or higher is typically considered high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

Question 2

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 3

What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis.

Question 4

What are the problems faced by diabetes patients?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.

Question 5

What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

Accepted Answer

126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Question 6

What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

What number is 156 in blood sugar?

What number is 156 in blood sugar?

Consult Top Endocrinologists

Dr. E Prabhakar Sastry

Dr. Chaithanya R

Dr. Nithin Reddy Modhugu

Dr. Gayatri S

Related Questions

How can I lower heart disease risk if I have diabetes?

What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

What are the problems faced by diabetes patients?

What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Endocrinology

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs