[didi1]

I recently took the 2 hr. glusose test and I had 157. I know th limit is 140 after two hours, but my fasting was 89. My dotor said I was diabetic and was in shock to ask any right questions. Now with research, I see that I fall at the pre-diabetic level? Just wonder if where I live it is so prelevent that the doc just does not see the difference between pre and type 2 onset types.

[xMenace]

Welcome.

Honestly, I don't think there's anyone on here that fully trusts any doctor when it comes to diabetes. Some know a lot, but too many know very little to not enough.

Don't count on being there yet, but do all the things that D's do: diet, lose weight, exercise, see your doctor regularly, etc, etc, etc.

[catgalla]

If you don't trust what he has told you, why don't you get a second opinion. Better to be safe than sorry. Go see an endo and see what he says. It would be great if you could get a grasp on it before you get any symptoms. Let us know how you make out!!

[nneighbour]

Dora,

Don't be too worried about being a little bit higher than 140 after meals. It's possible that this is just your meter, remember that 20% error range is considered standard for mos meters. You may want to look at what you are eating and seeing what happens when you eat less carbs.

[princesslinda]

I'd suggest, as did the previous poster, that you start eating healthy, exercising regularly. If you truly have T2, this will help you...if you're pre-diabetic, it will help you as well...sounds like a win/win to me.

[cherokee_psh]

I too failed the 2 hour OGTT. This was followed up by the 3 hour OGTT. The 3 hour test reveled at that time while at 2hours I was 187, at 3 hours I was 140. My system was working just slowly. My fasting levels were well under 100 then too. I was told I was pre-diabetic.

I changed my diet, lack of exercise, and sought education. I felt I had the luxury of making small changes adapting to those before moving onto the next change. Getting diabetes education for me was key. Some of the advice family and friends gave was just wrong.

Advance 3 years and I have progressed to diabetes, as the doctor said it maybe genetic. I had 3 practice years to find what worked best for me. I am grateful, I'm not one to adapt to change well.

[Larry H.]

Welcome, your in the right place for information and support. I too had a doctor proclaim I was type II based on one over the 124 fasting level. He wanted me on meds at that point.. I decided to check out his suggestion of the "Medline" site and it gave some basic idea as to how to eat and the importance of excercise. I lost 30 pounds in a few months and my fasting levels droped about 20 points in the past 6 months or so. I can eat some carbs that perhaps others can't but I watch that I don't eat to much, at least most of the time. Hopefully you can slow or reverse the effects you experiencing.. You will find good ideas here for doing that. If your able to reduce your numbers through diet and exercise you will be ahead. Most of the research says that doing so has better results at staving off type II than taking medications.. But if your having serious readings, then it may be a necessity. Although we have several active members here that had also reduced their numbers only through diet and exercise..
Best wishes.

[shockme]

welcome dora!i think a 2nd opinion is a good idea...diet[eliminate all white foods,except cauliflower] and exercise are good ideas,too...take care,trish

[didi1]

I just want to say thanks for all your replies to me. I did have an A1c test and it came out 5.3 . I do eat a low carb diet and exercise regularly now, doing a mile and a half of jogging. I read Dr. Richard Bernstein's book and it gave me hope that I can live a commplication free life if you stick to your diet and exercise. I am not taking any medication but I do have a question about what is a c-peptide level mean? I have a 12.1. Is that bad? I have an appointment with a endo doctor on Monday. Is there any types of questions that I should ask him so I can be aware of what the results will be?Thanks for all the support!