Hi everyone, I had a diabetic test on Tuesday at the pharmacy and they said my finger prick was 6.5 and said as I had a sandwich 2.5hrs prior it was probably due to that however because my dad and Nan are both type 2 I should get a monitor to keep an eye on things before going to the doctor. Today has been my first day testing and I’m so confused, could you please have a look at the below and see if it looks normal or not?
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Hi @Bobby13 and welcome to the forums. Unfortunately we cannot diagnose here, so I can only suggest you ask your Dr for an HbA1c test. This is a test that can tell your average blood sugar levels over the previous 8 - 12 weeks and is used as a diabetes diagnostic tool in the U.K. As there is a family history they should be helpful and agree to test you.
Hi @Bobby13 and welcome to the forums. Unfortunately we cannot diagnose here, so I can only suggest you ask your Dr for an HbA1c test. This is a test that can tell your average blood sugar levels over the previous 8 - 12 weeks and is used as a diabetes diagnostic tool in the U.K. As there is a family history they should be helpful and agree to test you.
Given what you’ve eaten, I wouldn’t be terribly concerned by those readings - mine would be in the stratosphere! Best to get it checked if you’re worried though.
Those readings don't indicate anything to worry about but see if the GP is prepared to do an HBA1C blood test which is the usual way to diagnose diabetes.
Those levels don't seem bad at all considering the things you ate - none of which will be doing anybody's blood sugars any good, diabetic or not. An HbA1c test will sort it out for you.
I agree with everyone else about the need for a test for your HbA1C. As someone with a family history this test may be worthwhile doing every few years if the results are that you are in the normal range. I was tested regularly as I also have a family history (thanks mum and dad) so it was caught early while I was just in the diabetic range. That probably made it easier for me to get into the normal range by going low carb.