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With HbA1c 4.6, FBS 131 and PP 195, Am I Diabetic or Prediabetic?

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My hba1c is 4.6 and fbs is 131 and post prandial is 195.pls tell me am diabetic or prediabetic?

Ans: With the fasting and Post prandial sugar levels you fall into Diabetic bracket.
You need to get five reading
As you wake up, an hour after brrakfast
After lunch, before dinner and an hour after dinner
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