Blood test result

[TJR56]

Hi my latest blood test said I am told read 7.2 I have no idea what this means in relation to type 2 ? Is it high ? Low ? How does one know what to eat when type 2 HELP PLEASE !!!

Bless you. It's (a) frightening, (b) confusing and most of all (c) so much to take in. But there is life after diagnosis and you will get your head round it. Do you have a Specialist Diabetic Nurse you could contact? Ask.

Don't feel bad - it's not all easy-peasy but you get to be good at playing the game and learn what works for you as time goes on. I've been a relative winner at this Type 1 game since 1958, and counting! Have heart, and good luck to you.

 

[donnellysdogs]

Lost me there but I read elsewhere no more than half a cup

If going by 1/2 a cup.. Its best to get (if you haven't got them) proper cooking measuring cups. You will be surprised how small these are and half a cup of melon is not going to be a lot.....

 

[Grizzly Bear]

I've been back to see the medicine man today , he said said it is correct my last blood test gave a reading of 7.2 however he said I would not need to assume I am diabetic at this stage . and I would not get a diagnoses until at least another fasting blood test . He said it is correct a score of 7.2 is diabetic but I have to wait and he told me not to change anything just yet . Any advice please ?

 

[GrantGam]

I've been back to see the medicine man today , he said said it is correct my last blood test gave a reading of 7.2 however he said I would not need to assume I am diabetic at this stage . and I would not get a diagnoses until at least another fasting blood test . He said it is correct a score of 7.2 is diabetic but I have to wait and he told me not to change anything just yet . Any advice please ?

Two things: diet and exercise.

How is your diet and do you eat a lot of carbohydrates? Diabetic or not, the Western world eats a horrific amount of carbohydrates in simple and complex form. If you're eating a lot of carbs, especially refined ones (white bread for example) - cutting these back a little, and/or replacing with sensible amounts of wholemeal options (brown bread for example) would be a good place to start.

I'm treading very carefully here... but it's common to lose a healthy bit of weight when we cut back on carbohydrate intake, so if you're struggling with your weight then this would be a good place to start for sure.

Exercise. Do you exercise regularly? Exercise makes our bodies more sensitive to insulin, so in your case increasing your exercise/activity levels will assist in keeping your BG within a decent range.

And I stress - I'm not saying you're fat, lazy or greedy - but diet and exercise really does have a huge part to play in successful management of type 2 diabetes. It does wonders for type 1 also!

Grant

 

[Mbaker]

Two things: diet and exercise.

How is your diet and do you eat a lot of carbohydrates? Diabetic or not, the Western world eats a horrific amount of carbohydrates in simple and complex form. If you're eating a lot of carbs, especially refined ones (white bread for example) - cutting these back a little, and/or replacing with sensible amounts of wholemeal options (brown bread for example) would be a good place to start.

I'm treading very carefully here... but it's common to lose a healthy bit of weight when we cut back on carbohydrate intake, so if you're struggling with your weight then this would be a good place to start for sure.

Exercise. Do you exercise regularly? Exercise makes our bodies more sensitive to insulin, so in your case increasing your exercise/activity levels will assist in keeping your BG within a decent range.

And I stress - I'm not saying you're fat, lazy or greedy - but diet and exercise really does have a huge part to play in successful management of type 2 diabetes. It does wonders for type 1 also!

Grant

I would add consider having your evening meal circa 17.00 with minimal or no carbs, no carb snacks and a good nights sleep. Diet Doctor is another excellent resource for food which will keep your blood sugar stable.

 

[Grizzly Bear]

Two things: diet and exercise.

How is your diet and do you eat a lot of carbohydrates? Diabetic or not, the Western world eats a horrific amount of carbohydrates in simple and complex form. If you're eating a lot of carbs, especially refined ones (white bread for example) - cutting these back a little, and/or replacing with sensible amounts of wholemeal options (brown bread for example) would be a good place to start.

I'm treading very carefully here... but it's common to lose a healthy bit of weight when we cut back on carbohydrate intake, so if you're struggling with your weight then this would be a good place to start for sure.

Exercise. Do you exercise regularly? Exercise makes our bodies more sensitive to insulin, so in your case increasing your exercise/activity levels will assist in keeping your BG within a decent range.

And I stress - I'm not saying you're fat, lazy or greedy - but diet and exercise really does have a huge part to play in successful management of type 2 diabetes. It does wonders for type 1 also!

Grant

mmmm ok I'm not offended lol

 

[Grizzly Bear]

Ok thanks I'm not offended but get your point

 

[maxjoe121]

You'll find so much help on here. The members are lovely and so helpful.. I've just been diagnosed type 2 about a month ago and these lovely people have helped me soooooo much. Keep asking questions and reading the threads. Good luck to you x