Good morning,
I have some questions concerning my situation.
My GP believes that I'm at risk of developing diabetes because of my HbA1c result more than a year ago (5.8%, 40mmol/mol). Because of this, I modified my diet a bit, and the most recent HbA1c result at the end of August 2023 was 5.4% (36 mmol/mol). The fasting glucose blood test was 5.2 mmol/L. I still keep checking my glucose level with a blood glucose monitor though (lancet). I must say that now my diet isn't as strict on sugar/carbs as it was some months ago.
I've noticed that on most days, my glucose level early in the morning is between 5.4 mmol/L and 5.9 mmol/L, generally measured between 7 and 8 AM. I often go to sleep between midnight and 1 AM. However, today I woke up really early, at 5 AM, after a sleep of less than 6 hours. I fell asleep at around 11:15 PM. I had late dinner, I started eating at 8:30 PM and had a sort of final snack (chocolate) around 9:30-10 PM. Food included spaghetti and some fruit, so it was fairly rich in carbs.
This morning, my glucose reading was high: 6.8 mmol/L. I took it at 5:10 AM. However, I took another reading after 30 minutes and it was already down to 5.5 mmol/L.
I am wondering if I need to worry. I assume we can't really consider my test as a fasting glucose test because there was barely 7 hours between the end of the last meal and the test.
Moreover, I've been suffering from a relapse of my stomach reflux, which makes digestion difficult. I guess I should eat less at night and wait at least 3 hours before going to bed after a meal. Sometimes because of work and other commitments, such as gym, I can't eat before 8 PM. Also, I've noticed that my readings somehow improve when I sleep more, I'm less stressed and I'm off work.
My questions are:
1. do I need to be worried? Is the reading a sign that I'm developing diabetes?
2. when should I measure my glucose after finishing eating? After two hours? Is this the time when glucose reaches a peak?
3. Is it normal that my glucose dropped so quickly from 6.8 to 5.5 mmol/L?
I'm really confused as it's really unclear whether I'm developing diabetes or not.
Thank you!
I have some questions concerning my situation.
My GP believes that I'm at risk of developing diabetes because of my HbA1c result more than a year ago (5.8%, 40mmol/mol). Because of this, I modified my diet a bit, and the most recent HbA1c result at the end of August 2023 was 5.4% (36 mmol/mol). The fasting glucose blood test was 5.2 mmol/L. I still keep checking my glucose level with a blood glucose monitor though (lancet). I must say that now my diet isn't as strict on sugar/carbs as it was some months ago.
I've noticed that on most days, my glucose level early in the morning is between 5.4 mmol/L and 5.9 mmol/L, generally measured between 7 and 8 AM. I often go to sleep between midnight and 1 AM. However, today I woke up really early, at 5 AM, after a sleep of less than 6 hours. I fell asleep at around 11:15 PM. I had late dinner, I started eating at 8:30 PM and had a sort of final snack (chocolate) around 9:30-10 PM. Food included spaghetti and some fruit, so it was fairly rich in carbs.
This morning, my glucose reading was high: 6.8 mmol/L. I took it at 5:10 AM. However, I took another reading after 30 minutes and it was already down to 5.5 mmol/L.
I am wondering if I need to worry. I assume we can't really consider my test as a fasting glucose test because there was barely 7 hours between the end of the last meal and the test.
Moreover, I've been suffering from a relapse of my stomach reflux, which makes digestion difficult. I guess I should eat less at night and wait at least 3 hours before going to bed after a meal. Sometimes because of work and other commitments, such as gym, I can't eat before 8 PM. Also, I've noticed that my readings somehow improve when I sleep more, I'm less stressed and I'm off work.
My questions are:
1. do I need to be worried? Is the reading a sign that I'm developing diabetes?
2. when should I measure my glucose after finishing eating? After two hours? Is this the time when glucose reaches a peak?
3. Is it normal that my glucose dropped so quickly from 6.8 to 5.5 mmol/L?
I'm really confused as it's really unclear whether I'm developing diabetes or not.
Thank you!