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Should I worry about being diabetic?

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  1. ronald
    Member

    At first glance, it is possible. However, many things affect blood glucose (allergies, infections, common cold, stress, etc.). Your doctor will set you straight in the mean time just follow a sensible diet (try to cut back on carbs, since those convert to glucose the fastest), and keep exercising. More importantly, try not to stress out over it.

    Posted 1 year ago #
  2. Assuming those readings are accurate, some of your results are concerning. Your fasting blood sugar readings are in pre-diabetic/diabetic range. Your after-meal numbers range from normal to elevated. You should be <100 at some point during the day, especially before you eat.

    Even though you're young and at a healthy weight, that doesn't mean that you can't be Type 2 diabetic. You may also be a Type 1 diabetic in the early stages. And, of course, you may not be diabetic at all. These could be a fluke or a symptom of another problem. Also, while home meters are accurate enough for home use, they're not meant to be a substitute for an official diagnosis. (There's also the possibility of user error.)

    I'm glad you're seeing a doctor. Good luck.

    Posted 1 year ago #
  3. Hales<3
    Member

    If you really do have a good diet and adequate exercise, it sounds like you could have diabetes. Just keep in mind that any blood sugar tests taken within a window of three hours after you eat isn't really accurate. Even for a normal person, blood sugar spikes and goes back down.

    The fact that you have never been under 109 is what tells me that you could possibly have diabetes.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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