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annacollison

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Im Anna and am 30, I had fasting bloods done to check my cholestrol etc and my doc rang to say I have a fasting glucose level of 7.7, he said this would lead him to THINK I am diabetic and has arranged a repeat test for next week as he needs confirmation, From any of your experiences does this mean I am or might not be diabetic? Its gonna be at least 2 weeks til i get my 2nd results back and am really worried but just want to know if I am diabetic or not so I can get my head around it iykwim, and advice greatly aprecciated x
 
Hi Anna.
Welcome to the Forum.

Difficult one.......we cannot and do not diagnose people, that is a Medical Professionals job. It is also a rule of this Forum as we are just Diabetic's and not HCP's. That is why the GP who thinks you may be Diabetic wants to be certain by testing you again. This is normal procedure.

I am sorry, but you will have to wait for the correct diagnosis. Whatever that may be.......

When you know for sure and you need advice and support......we are ready and waiting. :)
 
Do a little searching for "Normal Blood Glucose Level" or similar and you will find that the point at which BG (Blood Glucose) is considered to be diabetic is around 7. New guidance will, I believe, reduce this to about 6.5.

You will have to await your Doctor's verdict though, as a higher than usual test figure can sometimes occur with non or pre-diabetics. So don't worry, wait and see 7.7 is not a very high BG anyway, some of us here have them much higher than that.

When you have a firm diagnosis you will find plenty of information and help here.

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I agree, I'm afraid it's one of those times you'll have to try to tough it out and distract yourself until you get the definitive result. One high result can come up as a result of all sorts of things that are not diabetes, and no change of treatment should ever be based on a single test result, you need to get it repeated. Even though your doctor has prescribed you any medication you are on, do make sure to remind them when you go for your test, and also mention any supplements or over the counter medications you are using, or anything from Family Planning for example which is not on your GPs own prescription pad. All of these kinds of things can affect your result.

On the other hand what I would say is that you won't do yourself any harm by researching so that if the diagnosis does come you are ready with your questions. You may as well change your diet towards the sort of changes you'd need to make as a diabetic because if you aren't diabetic they will do you no harm, and if your diet is very unhealthy then a change to a healthier diet will help you diabetic or not. If you turn out not to be diabetic at this stage you may still be pre-diabetic and the changes could delay or prevent altogether the appearance of full diabetes.

So try not to freak out, wait and see, but be prepared.
 
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