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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 628370" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>When I was diagnosed, I was told current standard protocols were for two tests, of either fasting or HbA1c bloods, to be within the diabetic range, unless any single test measured greater than X. Sadly, I cannot for the life of me recall what value X held, in this context. So, it may well be your doctor is indicating the need for a second test, to confirm the findings of the first? Obviously, that's speculation on my part.</p><p></p><p>My values at diagnosis are in my signature, and I can assure you the 73 of my diagnostic test was considered to be well and truly diabetic.</p><p></p><p>If your second test confirms a diabetic diagnosis, it's not the end of the world. Many of us on here have commented we are actually in better shape, since diagnosis than we were beforehand. In particular, many of us have trimmed up a bit, and as well as being more health aware, we have actually been living a healthier lifestyle. I think it's safe to say that beforehand many of us knew trimming up and adjusting our diets would have been a great idea, but just didn't quite get around to it.</p><p></p><p>I hope your test next week comes back with the result you are hoping for, but either way, let us know how you're doing. There are some great people on this site who are happy to help new people through their early days and beyond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 628370, member: 88961"] When I was diagnosed, I was told current standard protocols were for two tests, of either fasting or HbA1c bloods, to be within the diabetic range, unless any single test measured greater than X. Sadly, I cannot for the life of me recall what value X held, in this context. So, it may well be your doctor is indicating the need for a second test, to confirm the findings of the first? Obviously, that's speculation on my part. My values at diagnosis are in my signature, and I can assure you the 73 of my diagnostic test was considered to be well and truly diabetic. If your second test confirms a diabetic diagnosis, it's not the end of the world. Many of us on here have commented we are actually in better shape, since diagnosis than we were beforehand. In particular, many of us have trimmed up a bit, and as well as being more health aware, we have actually been living a healthier lifestyle. I think it's safe to say that beforehand many of us knew trimming up and adjusting our diets would have been a great idea, but just didn't quite get around to it. I hope your test next week comes back with the result you are hoping for, but either way, let us know how you're doing. There are some great people on this site who are happy to help new people through their early days and beyond. [/QUOTE]
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