is this normal

smedleyswife · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 02:09 PM

hi, i am in the process of being diagnosed I have all of the symptoms but a fasting blood sugar today did not confirm. since i have started resticting carbs i feel better and i have just eaten ice cream which has given me a headache. I have not had an undisturbed night sleep since december, is this normal. do i need a glucose tolerance test rather than just the fasting blood sugar. i really don't know what to do now - any suggestions greatfully received. i am not really oveweight - bmi 25 but have lost 16lbs with no effort and i am sooooo thirsty

lewsterr · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 02:22 PM

It has been my experience that the results of a fasting blood sugar test is not the best indicator. I had symptoms for years, but the fasting tests showed nothing. It wasn't until I took the glucose tolerance test that it showed I had 'D'. I would go ahead and recommend to your doctor that you have a glucose tolerance test. It wouldn't hurt, and at least you'll know for sure.

smedleyswife · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 02:26 PM

thanks so much for the reassurance, I had a test last week 15 mins after eating breakfast ( cereal no sugar andwater to drink) my reading was high so i reckon it was almost as good as a fasting test and the nurse said she was sure it was diabetes but then the fasting test today showed low

princesslinda · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 02:28 PM

Even with some of the symptoms of diabetes, I'd insist on an either an A1C test, which will show your average 90 blood sugar average or a glucose tolerance test(GTT) for a definitive diagnosis.