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Indy51
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How long had it been since you'd eaten when the test was done? Best thing you can do is see a doctor for assessment. 13 is high, but not at a level that would be considered immediately threatening.
chalup
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Hello and welcome to the forum. 
You really do need to see a doctor and have an A1c and other tests done. Tell him or her what you have written above. As indy has said 13 is high but there is no context. Is this a peak number after eating a bag of M&M's or is this a low for you right before lunch. You need to get tested to find out what is going on.
You really do need to see a doctor and have an A1c and other tests done. Tell him or her what you have written above. As indy has said 13 is high but there is no context. Is this a peak number after eating a bag of M&M's or is this a low for you right before lunch. You need to get tested to find out what is going on.Daibell
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Hi. Yes, do see the GP. The high'ish number plus sugar in the urine do indicate you need to be tested.
Hi Indy51
I had not eaten or had a drink for at least 2 hrs before my friend did the test.
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That's good to hear, all the best and good luck.
Hope the appointment goes well, and please come back and let us know how it goes?
Will do, thanks
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A reading of over 11 for a random test means you will be joining us here in my opinion. So welcome even before your appointment.
From what I've been reading here, you are probably right
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Shar67
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Hi
Even if it isn't good news at GP, you have found out early and have found the right site to get help and support
Even if it isn't good news at GP, you have found out early and have found the right site to get help and support
Went to the doctors, have now got to give blood after fasting and back to doctors next week. He didn't seem to fussed, don't know why I was so up tight about it all.
ickihun
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When is your blood test? Today?
Because of work commitments I will have to wait until Saturday
I work away from home
ickihun
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That's ok. I used to too. If diabetic, life goes on. Diet changes make a huge difference. Get veg into your diet more. Even none diabetics need their benefits.
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Shar67
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Unfortunately as diabetes is now so common doctors tend to be a bit underwhelmed.
Of course your going to be up tight, this is life changing, even if you come out after test as pre diabetes it means changes and sometimes a person who has a healthy weight and diet cannot see what can change or if you are overweight and gave tried to get weight down without much success it all seems so daunting.
There are positives though, you get to know a mixed bunch of strange people to help you here.
You find out what makes your body blurgh or wow
You get to eat things like cauliflower rice or sweet potato pizza, as the song goes, it's a whole new world.
