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WilliamEE

WilliamEE

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
Treatment type
I do not have diabetes
Hi,

In January 2012 I had a Fast Glucose test.

My results were 5.5 overnight fasting and 5.5 two hours are drinking the glucose.

Yesterday I had the test again.

My fasting is 5.6, however my reading two hours drinking the glucose is 7.

Whilst I understanding that does not put my into the pre diabetics range I am very concerned that the score of 7. But is this keep going this way I am heading towards pre diabetic.

Does this mean my pancreas is starting to fail, or can an improved diet and my activity can reduce this number.

I am really worried about this result. It was what I was fearing.
 
fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or more equals Diabetes
 
Nyxks said:
fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or more equals Diabetes
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My fasting was 5.6.

The 7 is two hours after the Glucose test. The range for this is 3.6 to 7.7, however my concern is what does the 7 indicate as it was 5.5 two and a half years ago.
 
Fasting plasma glucose (measured before the OGTT begins) should be below 6.1 mmol/L. Fasting levels between 6.1 and 7.0 mmol/L are borderline and fasting levels repeatedly at or above 7.0 mmol/L are diagnostic of diabetes.

A 2 hour OGTT glucose level below 7.8 mmol/L is normal, whereas higher glucose levels indicate hyperglycaemia. Blood plasma glucose between 7.8 mmol/L and 11.1 mmol/L indicate impaired glucose tolerance, and levels above 11.1 mmol/L at 2 hours confirms a diagnosis of diabetes.
 
Though I am not considered pre diabetic I'm very concerned that the 2 hours OGTT came in at 7.
 
Nod as you should be, it might mean that things are progressing upwards so doing what you can now to starve it off wouldn't be a bad option/idea if at all possible (who knows maybe its possible that you'll never develop it).
 
Went to my doctor today and he said (as I expected) that the result was fine.

That doing the test again next week for example for yield a different result.

It almost seems like the medical profession isn't that concerned until you are either pre diabetic or have full blown diabetic.

No instances that I change my diet or become my active, though I intend to do both but am worried that either it won't make any difference or I'll give up somewhere along the line.
 
Not sure what the problem is here. Your test is clearly in the non diabetic range. You say the medical profession is not concerned unless diabetic or pre-diabetic but why would they ? Do you really need a doc to tell you to eat healthy and take exercise ? Sorry to sound harsh but I'm not sure what else you would want them to do.

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@WilliamEE

If you do make changes to diet and lifestyle to try to avoid developing diabetes in the future, then be wary of diet advice given out by the NHS.

The amount of carbs and fat they usually advise is, in my opinion, a strong contributing factor in so many of us developing diabetes in the first place.
 
mo1905 said:
Not sure what the problem is here. Your test is clearly in the non diabetic range. You say the medical profession is not concerned unless diabetic or pre-diabetic but why would they ? Do you really need a doc to tell you to eat healthy and take exercise ? Sorry to sound harsh but I'm not sure what else you would want them to do.

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I don't think you are being harsh at all. I agree with everything you have said. It is ultimately up to me to do the right thing. My doctor is encouraging me but I sort of think they should make people more aware when they have numbers that are creeping upwards that they need to start taking action.

I whilst the 7 is 'normal' is closer to 7.8 then it is to say 6.
 
Brunneria said:
@WilliamEE

If you do make changes to diet and lifestyle to try to avoid developing diabetes in the future, then be wary of diet advice given out by the NHS.

The amount of carbs and fat they usually advise is, in my opinion, a strong contributing factor in so many of us developing diabetes in the first place.
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Thans Brunneria, will do.

I intend to stay well clear of bread, pasta, rice and potatoes.

Vegetables, lean meat, fish, some fruit, and lots of water.

I will be going to a doctor referred 'eating expert'. It will be interesting to hear what they say.
 
You might want to add some extra fat to that, I don't think low carb, low fat diets are sustainable, whereas low carb enough fat diets can be very enjoyable and sustainable. But of course, we are all different. :)
 
Yes, definitely a moderate amount like some cheese.
 
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