Just took blood levels, can you give advice, thx

[LeftHighKick]

Hi, my friend brought over his monitor and lancets and i took my blood when i first woke up and it was 97, then i had a little over 100 grams of sugar soda and tested 45 mins to an hour later and it was 147.

Can u tell me what this means, any help is appreciated. thanksl

[Gordonm]

Why are you having 100 grams of sugared soda? It means your blood sugar is rising due to the large amount of sugared soda you just had.

[LeftHighKick]

Well I was told that you should take your level when you wake up, then consume 75 to 100 grams of sugar then wait about an hour and take it again.

I should prolly say in the last 2 years Ive had massive weight gain which is why I am think I could have it. So is what I said normal. Waking up with 97? Then having alot of sugar and then having 147? that mean I prolly dont have diabetes and I should take that as a miracle and start dieting and exercising to avoid it altogether. BTW, I heard about doing the test this way in Dr. Memut Oz Diet book i just listened too. THx.

[wiseguy]

Hi, my friend brought over his monitor and lancets and i took my blood when i first woke up and it was 97, then i had a little over 100 grams of sugar soda and tested 45 mins to an hour later and it was 147.

Can u tell me what this means, any help is appreciated. thanksl
It is possible that you are diabetic or maybe pre-diabetic. The only way you're going to know for sure is to get to the doctor and have some tests done. I suggest that you do this as soon as possible. This is not something to take lightly.

[LeftHighKick]

yeh, im gonna get that ac1 test done with a couple weeks via mail in, thx.

[xMenace]

Stop drinking sugar soda.

Try testing after a normal breakfast of a piece of whole wheat toast, pb, and jam with a glass of milk or juice.

Those are not definitive numbers. With being overweight developing D is problematic. Whether you do or don't develop it, the best medicine is lose the weight.

[LeftHighKick]

Hi, just wanted to update I got my A1C test back from biosafe that I bought and sent in and the number was 5.6 so looks like I avoided it and now just need to lose weight to make sure I dont get it cause of weight. Thx..........

[lilituc]

An A1c of 5.6 is a great number for a diabetic, but it's not a truly normal result. A lab test at the doctor's office (the kind you send off, not the instant) is the most accurate.

It's not dangerous to be diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, but it can be dangerous not to. Please consider seeing a doctor.

[LeftHighKick]

I will see a doctor eventually but since I dont have any symptoms and I just wanted to test to see, and they are very reputable, ill manage till I see a doctor in the next few months...... Specially after a few months of strict diet and exercise, then get it done at the doctors.

[wiseguy]

I will see a doctor eventually but since I dont have any symptoms and I just wanted to test to see, and they are very reputable, ill manage till I see a doctor in the next few months...... Specially after a few months of strict diet and exercise, then get it done at the doctors.
You do not want to wait until you experience any of the symptoms. By that time you will have already had some damage done to your organs. The A1C results you received are at the very top end of what would be found in a non-diabetic. Borderline, you might say. You may wait a few months before you see a doctor but I don't think that anyone here would recommend that.

[sweetcheeks]

just one 12 oz regular soda has 10 tsp's of sugar in it, just one 12 oz soda a day will keep 18 lbs on you per year, so if your drinking lots of soda, you will generally gain weight (most people do, not all people do)..... my theory is stoped drinking the regular soda and you would lose weight even witout a strict diet.... (ive done this twice in my lifetime, both times were the only times ive *TRIED* to lose weight)

however a good balanced diet and some excercise is all youll need to delay/reverse symptons of diabetes even if you have it/dont have it etcc..

sugared soda's i believe is what cause most of mine and my husbands problems... (IMO)


BAD BAD BAD lol i wont ever go back

[cheryl]

just one 12 oz regular soda has 10 tsp's of sugar in it, just one 12 oz soda a day will keep 18 lbs on you per year, so if your drinking lots of soda, you will generally gain weight (most people do, not all people do)..... my theory is stoped drinking the regular soda and you would lose weight even witout a strict diet.... (ive done this twice in my lifetime, both times were the only times ive *TRIED* to lose weight)

however a good balanced diet and some excercise is all youll need to delay/reverse symptons of diabetes even if you have it/dont have it etcc..

sugared soda's i believe is what cause most of mine and my husbands problems... (IMO)


BAD BAD BAD lol i wont ever go back




ok stupid question about soda. My skinny tall husband drinks like up to 8 cans of coke a day, he is 6ft tall and weighs a mear 145 pounds.....now he does smoke like a chimney, so if he quit smoking he'd probably gain weight because of his coke diet right, cause smoking makes your metabolism work faster, am I correct or way off.......just a clue for my man to look healthy and yes I wish he'd stop smoking his two or more pack a day stubborn butt......

Cheryl

[LeftHighKick]

You do not want to wait until you experience any of the symptoms. By that time you will have already had some damage done to your organs. The A1C results you received are at the very top end of what would be found in a non-diabetic. Borderline, you might say. You may wait a few months before you see a doctor but I don't think that anyone here would recommend that.

Every single place ive read into say that a normal test for a person who is not diabetic is between 4-6%. Not one source has ever mentioned under 6 is a number for diabetes. Plus im at my most unhealthy ive ever been so this is as high as its gonna get. I would assume people with it of course want me to think I may have it too cause you have it.

[DeusXM]

Your A1C's just fine, it's not at the 'top-end' of anything. It's normal. Your BG result 45 minutes after drinking a regular soft drink is perfectly normal too. You're fine. You almost certainly don't have diabetes and you almost certainly don't have pre-diabetes either.

It sounds more like you're expressing some vague concern about the healthiness of your lifestyle. So exercise a little more. Don't drink regular soft drinks. Have a look at your calorie intake per day. Those are the things you should be worrying about, irregardless of diabetes.

I think you're right - there is a tendency here for us to assume that any number that isn't 100% perfect is a sign of diabetes. We're just more aware of it, that's all. But that's why the mantra here is 'if you think you have diabetes, go ask a doctor, not us'.

[lilituc]

Your A1C's just fine, it's not at the 'top-end' of anything. It's normal. Your BG result 45 minutes after drinking a regular soft drink is perfectly normal too. You're fine. You almost certainly don't have diabetes and you almost certainly don't have pre-diabetes either.

And yet when I was diagnosed, I had an A1c of 5.3. I'm just sayin'.

[wiseguy]

Your A1C's just fine, it's not at the 'top-end' of anything. It's normal. Your BG result 45 minutes after drinking a regular soft drink is perfectly normal too. You're fine. You almost certainly don't have diabetes and you almost certainly don't have pre-diabetes either.
Unless you are a doctor, who has examined this person, you should never make a statement like that. Anyone with the slightest suspicion that they may have diabetes, or are at a high risk of becoming diabetic, should get tested immediately and frequently.

I would assume people with it of course want me to think I may have it too cause you have it.
I don't think this is the case at all. Many of us didn't find out we had diabetes until we experienced symptoms. By this point a person has probably been diabetic for years without knowing it and thus doing damage to the eyes, kidneys, and other organs. Knowing this, we are quick to recommend that anyone who believes that they are at risk make it a point to get tested A.S.A.P. Early detection and treatment is the key to avoiding or delaying complications.

[DeusXM]

you should never make a statement like that. Anyone with the slightest suspicion that they may have diabetes, or are at a high risk of becoming diabetic, should get tested immediately and frequently.

True, which is why I also said 'if you're worried, go see a doctor' and started a sticky thread that effectively reads 'Think you have diabetes? Then go see a doctor'.

That's also why I qualified my statement with the phrase 'almost'. Seriously, so far on the evidence presented (which yes, isn't a complete case history), there's little reason to suggest that diabetes is present. A 45-minute postprandial test is next to useless at diagnosing anything and weight gain is a symptom of all sorts of things, from diabetes to leading a sedentary lifestyle or simply getting older.

Seriously, where are the other symptoms? Where's the thirst? Where's the blurred vision? Where's the frequent urination? Where's the fatigue? All that we've seen so far is a perfectly normal A1C and a normal reading for a 45-min postprandial, and no other reason at all to suspect diabetes.

Don't get me wrong, I fully understand how serious diabetes is, but given that complications are a result of an elevated A1C, I'd question just how much of a threat there is from the condition to someone with a normal A1C.

[princesslinda]

"I would assume people with it of course want me to think I may have it too cause you have it."

WOW...can't believe someone would even think something like this. I would NEVER, EVER wish diabetes on anyone, even my worst enemy! Do you think someone with cancer wishes it on everyone else because they have it?!

I think, however, that if I even questioned whether or not I had a disease, I would go and find out something definitive, for my own peace of mind. We all believe, however, that early detection means better control if you were to have it.

Hopefully you are fine and will never have to deal with what most on this forum deal with on a daily basis. Hopefully you won't have to every worry about losing a limb, losing your eyesight or having a heart attack. Hopefully, you'll never worry about sticking yourself many times throughout the day, eating right and STILL having a blood sugar level that's not acceptable. Hopefully your life will continue as it is. I truly hope so.

I am, however, very offended that you would think ANYONE on this forum, or anywhere else for that matter, would wish experiences with diabetes on another!

[wiseguy]

That's also why I qualified my statement with the phrase 'almost'.Your statement of "You're fine" does not sound like an "almost" to me. Your entire post conveyed the message of ah... you're alright... don't worry about it.

Seriously, so far on the evidence presented (which yes, isn't a complete case history), there's little reason to suggest that diabetes is present.
Seriously, the evidence does not suggest the absence of diabetes, which I believe is more important.

Seriously, where are the other symptoms? Where's the thirst? Where's the blurred vision? Where's the frequent urination? Where's the fatigue?Seriously, many type 2 diabetics have the disease for years without experiencing any symptoms. All the while their elevated blood glucose levels are doing damage.

Anyone who joins this forum, to ask this sort of question, certainly has some reason to suspect that they may be, or may be becoming diabetic. I believe that it's the responsibility of anyone who responds to these posts to encourage these people to seek professional medical advice as soon as possible.