Patient's question:
Dad and grandfather have diabetes. They had pancreatitis a month ago and are currently recovering. For the past three days, their fasting blood sugar has been 8-9, and their post-dinner blood sugar test two hours later is normal. Do I need medication, or can I control it with activity and wait and see carefully?Doctor's answer:
The situation you described requires thorough examinations such as a glucose tolerance test, glycosylated hemoglobin, and insulin function tests. It is recommended to visit a formal Grade III-A hospital's endocrinology department for follow-up and improve the relevant tests under the guidance of a specialist doctor to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to dietary management, control total calorie intake, exercise actively, and maintain a normal weight. You should have a fasting blood glucose and glucose tolerance test done at the hospital.