Is a blood sugar level of 137 mg/dL considered serious?
Disease description:
I just measured my blood glucose level at 137 mg/dL. Recently, I have been experiencing constant thirst and weakness in my legs. Is this value concerning? Could I already have diabetes? What can I do to improve the situation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
A blood glucose level of 137 mg/dL should be evaluated based on specific circumstances to determine its severity.
If it's a fasting blood glucose level, 137 mg/dL is above the normal range but has not yet reached the diagnostic criteria for diabetes, falling within the prediabetic range. If it's a random blood glucose level, 137 mg/dL is also above normal but does not meet the diagnostic threshold for diabetes. If it's a 2-hour postprandial glucose level, 137 mg/dL is below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes but still above the normal range, also indicating prediabetes.
It is recommended to undergo further testing, such as 2-hour postprandial glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), to determine whether prediabetes or diabetes is present. If prediabetes is diagnosed, lifestyle modifications, such as dietary changes and increased physical activity, can effectively reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
In daily life, it is advisable to monitor blood glucose regularly and adjust lifestyle habits promptly, including maintaining regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "作息" is not fully translatable literally, but refers to maintaining a regular routine), adopting a low-sugar diet, and avoiding the long-term harmful effects of high blood glucose on the body.
