Hi all,
A couple of weeks ago, I had a few blood tests to 'reassure me' that an ongoing illness was probably psychosomatic. Within those tests, my HbA1c was 'high' (wasn't told the number). I went for fasting blood glucose test last week, and just rang up the doctor for my results. The receptionist said "it says 'not diabetes'", so I asked for the number this time and she said "7.1". I've looked that up, and 7.1 is listed as within "probable diabetes" range.
I wasn't offered any further advice or to make an appointment, so now I'm just lost. Do I have diabetes? Presumably I at least have prediabetes? Should I call back and ask for an appointment with a nurse or doctor? When my mum was diagnosed with prediabetes (before she eventually developed type 2), she had nurse appointments and reviews and was sent on lifestyle management courses and all sorts. Am I meant to wait until it gets worse/I get sick before I get any intervention/support?
Thanks in advance!
A couple of weeks ago, I had a few blood tests to 'reassure me' that an ongoing illness was probably psychosomatic. Within those tests, my HbA1c was 'high' (wasn't told the number). I went for fasting blood glucose test last week, and just rang up the doctor for my results. The receptionist said "it says 'not diabetes'", so I asked for the number this time and she said "7.1". I've looked that up, and 7.1 is listed as within "probable diabetes" range.
I wasn't offered any further advice or to make an appointment, so now I'm just lost. Do I have diabetes? Presumably I at least have prediabetes? Should I call back and ask for an appointment with a nurse or doctor? When my mum was diagnosed with prediabetes (before she eventually developed type 2), she had nurse appointments and reviews and was sent on lifestyle management courses and all sorts. Am I meant to wait until it gets worse/I get sick before I get any intervention/support?
Thanks in advance!