Am I suffering from diabetes?
Prof Dinesh Dhanwal
Prof of Medicine and Head of Endocrinology,
Maulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi
Prof of Medicine and Head of Endocrinology,
Maulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi
Q: I am 50 years old and my sugar levels are 80 mg/dL (fasting) and 175 mg/dL (PP). Am I suffering from diabetes?
A:You do not have diabetes mellitus, but you are at high risk of developing diabetes. This condition is a pre-diabetic condition and is called impaired glucose tolerance. You need some lifestyle modifications.