I’m 55 and my fasting sugar is 128: is it normal?

Ans: Target blood sugar levels before meals should be 72–99 mg/dl and less than 140 mg/dl 2 hours after a meal for people without diabetes. If your levels are higher than this, you must get blood tests done with an HbA1c to confirm a diabetic condition.

Ans: Blood sugar levels typically rise after eating (postprandial hyperglycemia) and then gradually decrease as the glucose is absorbed and utilized by the body. A reading of 120 mg/dL after 5 to 6 hours suggests that the body has effectively lowered the blood sugar from the post-meal peak. If you are on insulin or other glucose-lowering medications, the drop in blood sugar could be due to the action of these medications. Follow healthy lifestyle modifications to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Consume foods with a lower glycemic index, which are digested more slowly, include high-fiber foods, particularly soluble fiber found in oats, fruits, and legumes, which can help lower blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity. Eat at regular times and maintain a regular regimen of aerobic and weight training exercises. Avoid sugary and processed foods.

Ans: Your post Breakfast readings depends upon what u have for breakfast, try reducing on the quantity of carbs and increasing the quantity of protein

Ans: If you are not diabetic or not on medication, please change your lifestyle.
The Hba1c should be less than 6 or preferably 5.7.
if with fasting is this much and HbA1c 6.3, that would mean your post meal values are high.
Need to reduce carbs in the diet as well.
Next time, please get both fasting and 2 hr post pradial blood sugar levels done along with Hab1c

Dr Chandrakant Lahariya
Centre for Health: The Specialty Practice
New Delhi, India