Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Am I pre-diabetic?

UKSweetpea
UKSweetpea
Hubby is Type 1 and I decided to get random glucose level check. I was 7.6 with nothing to eat, just a few sips of coffee. Next reading this morning was 6.3. Should I let my Dr know this?

Thanks and have a good day.
totylupe
totylupe
Welcome UKSweetpea,
I don't know why you would not mention it to your doctor, it would not hurt. And if you are diabetic, its best to know sooner than later.
Keep us posted. Good luck to your husband as well.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
welcome sweetpea, if my conversion is right, yes do mention this to your doctor...in the mean time, watch your portion controls of foods, stay away from high carb items since carbs are sugar.

get in some daily exercise, all this does help control the numbers and in the beginning many can control by diet and excercise..
UKSweetpea
UKSweetpea
totylupe and mzizgayle - thanks for your replies. I will check for the next couple of days then make an appt with my GP. Keep well.

Hubby has been Diabetic since he was 9 yrs old so is used to the routine.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sweetpea - those numbers sound pretty normal to me. Since your husband is used to diabetic numbers what does he say ?
DMM1964
DMM1964
It would be best to tell your doctor and have your numbers checked by a professional, that way, if you are, you can get a handle on this early and keep it controlled with diet and exercise.... if you are, you can not hide from it, it will get you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
BTW, 7.6 = 137 and 6.3 = 113.

The 7.6 reading seems odd, but what did you eat late the night before? When I eat meat or lots of carbs late at night, my early FBG is definately higher. How much exercise did you have prior to the 6.3 reading? Even a small amount of exercise can lower my BG a lot.

Yes - tell the doc!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think I was wrong interpreting the English numbers. I agree you should check with your doctor and get tested.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You need to get ascertained from the doctor, for the kind of diabetes you have, if any. There is Diabetes type 1, and 2. Type 1 diabetes is again of 2 types Idiopathic and Immune mediated. The first one is a rare form of disease with no established cause, while the second one is an autoimmune disorder in which the bodys immune system attempts at or destroys the cells in the pancreas which are responsible for insulin secretion. A genetic, as well as environmental factor, possibly virus, is believed to be the root cause; but again depends from individual to individual. Check for other symptoms like blurred vision, unusual thirst, frequent urination, etc. which even your doctor would enquire about. Type 2 diabetes relates to bodys inability to make enough and good use of the secreted insulin, thus restricting the sugar to get used by the cells. Appropriate diet, exercise, weight control, etc. are commonly suggested to control diabetes. Consult and devise an early plan to restrict your diabetes levels. It is a lifestyle disease and can be well managed with good diabetes care.

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