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Can I gave a BBL if border line diabetic?

I'm looking to have a bbl this year and want to make sure I can. I was told last month after several test that everything was normal but my surgar was high and i was borderline diebetic. I have Since went on meds and changed eating habits.Here is my stats Hemoglobin A1C was 6.7 and glucose 122..??? Not sure what that means I'm going to a endocrinology soon but need some Advice if I could still get this procedure.. Thanks

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