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Do I have diabetes?

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PeerSharples

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
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I do not have diabetes
Hi, my name's Peter Sharples (mis-typed Peer Sharples when I signed up)
Three years ago, when living in Cyprus, blood tests showed high blood sugar. The doctor sent me for a diabetes test involving drinking two cans of lucozade. Two hours later, my blood glucose had dropped to fasting level. A few months ago other blood tests in the UK again showed elevated blood sugar, so my GP sent me for a diabetes test, and again blood sugar dropped rapidly to fasting level after the glucose drink. So, my GP didn't declare me diabetic, but said the test should be repeated after I lose some weight (It's work in progress!). Meanwhile I've started to self test with an Accu-chek Aviva Nano calibrated with control solutions. My fasting level yesterday morning was 6.4. Two hours after a very substantial breakfast it was 6.3. So, my question is do I have diabetes or not?
 
You need a HBa1C check to confirm that. We cannot diagnose
 
Thanks everybody - your answers were very enlightening and helpful. They give me options to follow.
 
Update: Having followed a suggestion in Dr. Mowll's video, I'm confused by the blood sugar readings I obtained: Here's what happened: Immediately before evening meal today, having not eaten anything for 3hr, my blood sugar reading was 5.1 mmol/l. I then ate a baked jacket potato weighing about 250 - 300g with a small amount of butter, about 75g grated cheese, some green beans, brocolli & sprouts and a glass of rose wine. After eating, here are the blood sugar readings. 30 min: 7.4, 60 min: 5.2, 90 min: 5.7, 120 min: 5.9, 150 min: 6.5. I'm wondering why the values drifted upward towards a second peak after a pleasing 5.2 value at 60 min. I'd be grateful if Dr. Mowll or anyone else could explain the results.
 
All your readings after the eating challenge were in the normal range. If you're still concerned, probably best to see your doctor and ask for formal testing.
 
Thanks Indy51, that's reassuring. I just didn't understand why the glucose level would climb into the diabetic range after reaching a low of 5.2. In any case, I'm not paranoid about the situation: I know I need to loose 10kg and eat more protein & less carbohydrate.
 
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