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Kitkat123

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Type of diabetes
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Hi not sure if this is the correct place to post but here goes!!
Been to the doctors had a fasting glucose test which came back as 6.8 the doctor has advised me that as my cholesterol is only 3 and my triglycerides are not elevated that 6.8 is absolutely normal and does not feel I need further tests. My father and two of my sisters who are diabetic disagree as I am constantly fatigued and have at times blurred vision also I am continually hungry??? Any thoughts or advice thanx xx
 
Can you request a HbA1C test rather than a fasting test, this would give you a better indication of your blood glucose levels over about 12 weeks rather than just a few hours
 
OR if your dad or sisters live close by, could you do a quick check using their testing meter? test before and 2 hours after a meal such as toast or pasta to see if it stays elevated or lowers quickly
 
Scimama said:
Can you request a HbA1C test rather than a fasting test, this would give you a better indication of your blood glucose levels over about 12 weeks rather than just a few hours
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Thanx think I may see a different doctor and ask really unsure as the doctor who I saw today said it was not necessary (and it is his practice!) xx
 
jack412 said:
Fasting over 5.5 is prediabetic and 7.1 is diabetic
Time to cut your carbs
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As I've had gestational diabetes three times and had to cut back on carbs then am not a great carb lover now but thanx anyway xx
 
6.8 fasting blood test is higher than normal, and your cholesterol has nothing to do with it. It is certainly pre-diabetic. You need an HbA1c test to make sure.
 
Kitkat123 said:
As I've had gestational diabetes three times and had to cut back on carbs then am not a great carb lover now but thanx anyway xx
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If you are lowish carb now, you are reducing your bg and an A1c won't tell the truth
A ogtt is needed and you eat more than 150g a day
 
My a1c is 5.6% low carb, normal diet is 7.5%
It says I'm normal but I'm really a diet met controled diabetic
The a1c will be correct for the diet you are eating now.

This is why an ogtt is better
 
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