Question:
Am I officially a diabetic?
PT&L
2008-09-23 17:03:43 UTC
I had a fasting glucose blood test a month ago and it was 139 (taken at 8am at the lab). Had the same test yesterday and it came back 145 (same fasting circumstances & time). I've tested on my mom's finger prick test and it's been in the 120s each time (fasting). I've never taken it after eating. The dr. wants to see me tomorrow to discuss and I'm very concerned... I don't want to go on medication. I'm only 32. I am technically overweight but working on losing. Do you think this is something I MIGHT be able to control with diet / exercise vs. medication? Just looking for some insight so I'm not blindsided tomorrow morning at the dr. office. :o(
Seven answers:
anonymous
2008-09-23 18:01:24 UTC
Yes. Welcome to the club of misery. You Know that you are. Blindsided ?Your working on weight is too late. First thing you will get is depression. Bucoos.... Mac mac ... Big depression. Its to late . You Knew in the past, and you want to control diet and exercise. Fat Chance..You will suffer the same as the rest of us. Sorry.
Porfirio
2016-05-19 06:00:58 UTC
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micksmixxx
2008-09-23 17:32:32 UTC
Normal glucose levels in a non-diabetic are between 70 and 126 mg/dL. Some doctors, however, believe that anything between 110 and 125 indicates pre-diabetes.



Your fasting blood sugar levels do, actually, indicate that you are diabetic. (It's normally taken that two or more fasting blood sugar levels above 126 indicate diabetes.)



Having said that, you probably already know that being overweight puts incredible stresses on the body. It also compounds the situation whereby you become insulin resistant. To combat this, you really do need to lose weight, start eating healthily, and take more exercise. This was the guidance offered to diabetics in years gone by, and it still holds true today.



Your doctor may well want to start you on one or more types of tablet(s) tomorrow, but this could be a short-lived event, particularly if you are able to bring your blood sugar levels back down to 'normal'.



The best advice I can offer is for you to be guided by your doctor. If s/he says that they want to try you on certain medications, ask them questions about how they work and why they're being prescribed. Also ask if there's a chance that the medication can be reviewed in a few months time ... when you've lost some weight, taken up exercise, and started eating more healthily. (Do please do all of those things. Believe me, diabetes, is not to be messed around with. Nasty things can happen to your body if you don't look after it. There are several complications that can happen in uncontrolled diabetes.)



I wish you the very best of luck for tomorrow's doctor's appointment.



Oh yes, ask your doctor for a referral to see a registered dietitian. S/he will advise you on the types of foods to eat more of, and those to avoid.
Wade
2016-02-15 05:06:20 UTC
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J B
2008-09-23 18:02:24 UTC
Micksmixxx is right-on.



I've been a juvenile diabetic for 44 years...Here's some great sites;



http:www.mendosa.com/common_foods.htm



http:www.mydiabetescentral.com



http:www.cooks.com



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www.johnhopkins21.com



Try to limit eating some things that are high on the glycemic index to small portions. For Type 2 diabetics it can throw a wrench into the works.



Your going to be just fine and healthier...

live long and prosper
hsmommy06
2008-09-23 17:20:33 UTC
Normal glucose levels can be anywhere between 70-150 so you are still fine. They did the same thing to my Dad and he lost around 10 pounds and has been watching his diet and it came way down.



I think what the doctor is concerned about is it getting higher overtime and you being overweight.



Yes it would be a good idea to eat a good diet, everything in moderation, and getting some exercise.
anonymous
2008-09-23 17:12:30 UTC
you probly eating to much but a think your diabetic is staraexercises and


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