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willysmum

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Hello my husband has history of diabetes in his family and during a routine blood test got recalled for a fasting test followed by a glucose drink 2 hours later. The results have come back at 17. The GP have had the results for 2 days now and when my hubby calls he is told the GP hasnt looked at them yet.
Does this sound like diabetes and is 17 high?
Many thanks Emma x
 
Yes it's very high and 17 indicates diabetes.
 
I was diagnosed at 17.something. Please don't worry though, getting back on track with diet, exercise and maybe a bit of medication will see him right. I have been diagnosed for about 3 months and I have regular BG readings of lows at 5 and highs at 11. I still have lots of work to do but these forums have been a godsend. Ask any questions you like, loads of people are here to help.

The first thing I did before I got my appointment with my diabetes nurse was to get a glucose meter and to check my levels before and after food, I cut out carbs and sugar and upped my exercise. By the time I had my appointment and was prescribed Metformin I had already managed to bring my blood sugar levels down considerably.
If I can do it anyone can.
Good luck and welcome. Everything will be ok.
 
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