Question
My fasting blood sugar level is 12.19, and I have a ten-year history of diabetes. How high does blood sugar need to be to easily cause complications?
Answer
Hello, based on your situation, the occurrence of diabetes complications is not represented by specific blood sugar levels. As long as blood sugar is well controlled, the risk of complications is low. If it’s not controlled for a long time, the risk of complications increases, not necessarily when blood sugar levels reach a certain value. Guidance: In your case, with a ten-year history of diabetes and an elevated fasting blood sugar level of over 12, it indicates poor control. It’s recommended to switch to insulin for blood sugar control to significantly reduce the risk of complications.