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chris46

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As a newbie what are the upper and lower levels for the various measurements that are used to distinguish between normal, pre-diabetes and diabetes states for a 72 year old male? Thank you
 
Hello and welcome,

Are you talking about the tests we have done for a diagnosis? This is normally an HbA1c

The HbA1c test (a test that measures your average blood glucose over the previous 2 to 3 months)
Non-diabetic under 42
Pre-diabetic 42 to 47
Diabetic 48 and above.

Is that the one you mean? There are other tests.

Your age and sex makes no difference.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Hello and welcome,

Are you talking about the tests we have done for a diagnosis? This is normally an HbA1c

The HbA1c test (a test that measures your average blood glucose over the previous 2 to 3 months)
Non-diabetic under 42
Pre-diabetic 42 to 47
Diabetic 48 and above.

Is that the one you mean? There are other tests.

Your age and sex makes no difference.
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Thanks, I have memories of an article in the Daily Telegraph a couple of months ago which said glucose levels naturally rose with age, hence my query as I am borderline normal / pre-diabetic on the above scale which I believe is a global average and does not account for age.
 
chris46 said:
Thanks, I have memories of an article in the Daily Telegraph a couple of months ago which said glucose levels naturally rose with age, hence my query as I am borderline normal / pre-diabetic on the above scale which I believe is a global average and does not account for age.
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None of the guideline targets for glucose levels account for age. There have been some studies on increased levels due to age, and it does appear this can happen. However, in my opinion the reason is because as we age all our organs and bits and pieces start to wear out, including our pancreas and liver (both essential organs for the regulation of blood sugar levels). There are many reasons why a person has high sugar levels ... genetic disposition, long term use of certain medications, diet and others. No matter what the reason, once we go over the stated level we are classed as diabetic.
 
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