Is a fasting blood glucose level of 10.2 mmol/L severe?
Disease description:
My fasting blood glucose measured this morning was 10.2 mmol/L. Recently, I have been constantly thirsty, urinating frequently, and have also lost several pounds. Is this value quite serious? Could I have diabetes? What should I do for treatment?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
In general, a fasting blood glucose level of 10.2 mmol/L may be quite serious.
The normal fasting blood glucose range for healthy individuals is generally between 3.9 and 6.1 mmol/L, and a blood glucose level of 10.2 mmol/L far exceeds this range. When fasting blood glucose is ≥7.0 mmol/L, combined with symptoms of diabetes or a random blood glucose level ≥11.1 mmol/L, or a 2-hour post-glucose load blood glucose level ≥11.1 mmol/L during an oral glucose tolerance test, diabetes can be diagnosed.
It is recommended that patients seek medical attention at a hospital as soon as possible, where an endocrinologist can assess the condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan, including dietary adjustments, exercise guidance, and medication therapy. At the same time, regular monitoring of blood glucose levels in daily life is important to prevent diabetes-related complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, which can threaten the patient's health and life.
In daily life, individuals with high blood sugar should follow a low-sugar diet, engage in appropriate physical activity, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which can help control blood glucose levels.
