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Doctor thinks I may have type 2

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Hey all

I had a finger prick blood glucose test at the GP today and the level was 16.9. I have high BP, palpitations, itchy legs, extreme lethargy and frequent urination. I am under investigation with the cardiologist as i have had a couple of incidents of passing out and having palpation and tachycardia. However no-one has ever questioned Diabetes before . My bloods were checked a year ago and were all normal.

The doctor says todays reading may be a fluke and is going to do full bloods in the morning. I am confused and want to know how accurate these blood glucose monitors are? I now have a wait to see what next?

Thank you
 
Finger prick tests are generally pretty accurate, though a one-off test isn't really a reliable indicator of diabetes which is why your GP has ordered a full test which will show with reasonable accuracy your average BG over the past 3 months. This average may well have changed since your last test and may possibly indicate diabetes. If it does you'll be advised on how to manage your condition and it isn't really a big deal, it just takes a bit of getting used to.
As you say - you'll just have to wait, but you shouldn't have to wait long for the results.
Best of luck!
Dave
 
16.9 very, very high, I would of done another to verify it personally. Just to rule out an error, but some of those symptoms sure do sound like type2

You will find out in a few days. Try not to stress, that isn't good for levels, easier said than done of course, but you really need to try to relax as much as possible.

Did you actually see what you levels were a year ago when they were all normal? Sometimes gp's and doctors have a habit of saying there all good, when in fact they are not.

Good luck with the results.
 
That BS level definitely implies diabetes and is unlikely to be a 'fluke'. The GP should be doing further tests. My advice would be to get hold of a glucose meter and start taking your own readings 2 hours after typical meals.
 
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