Glucose Levels After Fasting

Diet and Nutrition
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Hello T Nationers

I had my full blood panel done last week and everything came back normal except my glucose which was at 99 mg/dl. Two years ago it was at 97 mg/dl. The normal range is 70 to 100, so I am on the high end of the spectrum. I fasted 10 hours prior to bloodwork.

I weigh 235 lbs and am 6ft tall, about 12 to 15 percent body fat (abs are visible but not all that defined). I know my great grandmother was diabetic but I’m not sure if was genetic or from being obese. Should I be immediately concerned? I feel fine, lifting been going well, and I’ve been doing well in school and at work.

Any input is appreciated as always. Enjoy labor day!

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most blood tests are usually 10-12 hours fasted, pretty decent chance if you had gone the extra 2 hours it might be down slightly.

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High night time cortisol levels can cause a higher end morning blood sugar level. This would not be a good thing. I got scores of 99-101 and my doctor did the long term test and found no blood sugar issue, but I decided to test it myself occasionally and found that I was probably dehydrated for the higher tests. After a glass of water and 30 minutes, I was always in the 77-85 range. Caffeine can raise it though (via cortisol) so test it before any coffee.