Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Will weight loss lower blood sugar?

Yes it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.

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How to decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?

One should eat meals low in carbs and exercise for a minimum of 45 mins daily. In addition, try and lose weight upto 10kgs to reverse prediabetes and diabetes.

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Why does controlling blood sugar help you lose weight?

Weight loss helps to release adequate insulin from the pancreas which helps in utilising sugar and not storing it as fat.

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What could cause a high fasting insulin on a ketogenic diet?

High fasting insulin during ketogenic diet is because of elevated fasting glucose levels usually start to occur with those who have been following a strict keto diet for over a year. This is the body's way of assuring that glucose is present for organs that require it

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Does weight loss actually reverse prediabetes?

Yes, weight loss is very helpful in reversing diabetes and lowering blood sugar levels.

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