“American College of Physicians (ACP) guidelines redefined diabetes, stating that an HbA1c level up to 8.4% and an after-meal blood sugar up to 250 mg/dL are normal and no longer considered diabetic.”
What FACTLY found
The 2018 American College of Physicians (ACP) guidance statement focused solely on treating patients who are already diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, recommending an HbA1c target between 7% and 8% to help them avoid the dangerous side effects of aggressive medications, such as severe drops in blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The ACP did not change or redefine the global diagnostic standards. Major health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Diabetes Associat...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 4 August 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 10 August 2026, 6 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1559314542340279
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