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Just got the A1C results and they are within normal range. Thank goodness for now overall but I am mindful that some individual readings are still a little concerning given my family history. Also there is a definite correlation between me eating a carb heavy meal and borderline sugars...

Well this is interesting. Had dinner at 6pm last night. A stressful evening followed. My daughter rang with some bad news and a friend got in touch devastated her partner has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I had a terrible nights sleep and got up at 7.30 am to a 6.8 fasting rate...

Interestingly I am just waiting for A1C results. I have been getting between 8 and 10 2 hours after eating and I am tired with a dry mouth so symptomatic. I was wondering exactly the same as you.

Well this is what I thought. I've had a couple of readings at 10 2 hours post meal. Lots of 8's and 9's since. I think she thinks if it's not all in double figures there's no concern. I'm someone who deals with everything I can myself rather than bother a doctor so certainly not looking for...

Had my GP appointment today and she seemed unconcerned by the readings. She offered me a fasting blood test at the hospital which I didn't see the point of as I have my own results for that. I did manage to get her to issue a request for an A1C in the end. I thought it would give me a proper...

It's interesting. It certainly shows the impact of every food on the body. I think diabetics do have a constant insight into that due to testing. Non diabetics would probably be shocked just how much the wrong choices affect them.

Of course I have looked at the various ranges for blood sugars on here. I just wondered out of interest whether non diabetics do reach levels of 9 or 10 and it's fine or is it the case that we shouldn't be hitting those levels at all?

Thanks. All post meal tests are exactly 2 hours after commencing eating.

Both my parents got type 2 so I have always been aware I might be vulnerable to diabetes. Within the last year I have noticed I am much more tired after meals. Recently I occasionally feel my mouth is dry and that's usually after meals. Also I have spells of going to the loo more often. I've had...