Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Is high blood sugar always diabetes?Doctor's answer:
A single episode of high blood sugar cannot be diagnosed as diabetes. It requires two non-consecutive fasting blood glucose levels greater than 7.1 millimoles or random blood glucose greater than 11.1 millimoles, or glycated hemoglobin greater than 6.5%. If your mother only had one episode of elevated blood sugar, it is recommended to recheck fasting blood glucose after some time or directly perform a glycated hemoglobin test. If necessary, a glucose tolerance test can be conducted for diagnosis. Actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.