I have done hba1c test. It shows 5.8.average sugar level considering hba1c is 120 Thyroid profile also normal. Shud I be worried about diabetes Age: 31 years old. Was diagnosed wit gestational diabetes 1 year ago.

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Dr. Jagdish Prasad MehrotraGeneral Physician42yrs exp

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NO, IF FAMILY HISTORY THEN BE CAUTIOUS AND TAKE MEASURES OF DIET AND EXERCISE

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Dr. S.K. TandonSexologist5yrs exp

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Still you are non-diabetic. But check every year because gestational diabetic patient ususly convert into diabetic in 3-5 years. Only life style modification can postponed its development. Any more quiry ask on line.

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Dr. Nikhil PrabhuEndocrinologist9yrs exp

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HbA1c is borderline prediabetes. Patients with gestational diabetes has increased chance of developing diabetes in future. Your weight is 64 and height is 5 ft. It suggests you are overweight. At present it is advisable to loose weight with diet and exercise. Please consult any dietitian for weight loss meal plan.

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