Patient's question:
Hello expert. After the meal, I had a check-up at the hospital, and the test results showed blood sugar at 9.0. Then, during the day, I sometimes feel a bit dry in the mouth, but sleep is okay. There's nothing else. I want to know if a blood sugar level of 9.0 is high? Is it considered diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Individuals with typical diabetes symptoms (polyuria, polydipsia, and unexplained weight loss) with a random blood glucose level ≥11.1 mmol/L, or a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) ≥7.0 mmol/L, can be diagnosed with diabetes. A postprandial blood glucose of 9.0 is above normal levels but does not meet the diagnostic criteria for diabetes, which may indicate impaired glucose tolerance. It is recommended to pay attention to dietary aspects. I hope my answer is helpful to you. Wishing you good health.