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Message: <blockquote data-quote="christieuk" data-source="post: 2011" data-attributes="member: 2756">Hi.  I seem to be diabetic or possibly pre-diabetic.  Im waiting to see my GP following the fasting blood test, but in the meantime, I have been researching about diabetes.  What is confusing me is that when I havent eaten for 12 or more hours ie after the last evening meal and before eating the next day, my blood glucose level seems to be normal around 5-6 when using a glucometer.  However as soon as I eat anything and I mean fairly normal things, the readings can increase anywhere from 9 to around 16.  Is this normal or does it mean I have a pre-disposition for diabetes or actually have diabetes?My GP seems to have the view that a fasting glucose test which is normal means that I dont have diabetes.  If you can help in anyway, I would be very grateful.  Thanks for reading.</blockquote>

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