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Sue7163

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I've been having symptoms for a few months really so booked a blood test for next Monday. I lost my mum last year and since then I have piled the weight on. I bought a monitor and last few mornings I have been 6.0 or 6.1, am I right in thinking this puts me in the pre diabetes range?
I tested 2 hours after my tea lastnight and it was 8.4. Do you think I'm only borderline pre with these numbers? Thanks for reading
 
VashtiB

VashtiB

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Hello and welcome @Sue7163

Unfortunately individual levels aren't really enough to diagnose anyone. Having said that we are told to aim for levels less than 7.8 2 hours after a meal so depending on what the meal was that level is higher than I aim for.

My suggestion is that even if you are pre diabetic it is definitely worth taking it seriously and trying to address it. If you don't your levels are likely to go higher.

Let us know how the tests go. I also suggest reading around a bit before you get the results. This site has saved my life and the people here are amazing. By reading around you will be in a better position to deal with whatever news you get.

Good luck and welcome.
 
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Omar51

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VashtiB said:
Hello and welcome @Sue7163

Unfortunately individual levels aren't really enough to diagnose anyone. Having said that we are told to aim for levels less than 7.8 2 hours after a meal so depending on what the meal was that level is higher than I aim for.

My suggestion is that even if you are pre diabetic it is definitely worth taking it seriously and trying to address it. If you don't your levels are likely to go higher.

Let us know how the tests go. I also suggest reading around a bit before you get the results. This site has saved my life and the people here are amazing. By reading around you will be in a better position to deal with whatever news you get.

Good luck and welcome.
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To VashtiB, I am pre for about 14 years, no meds, diet control and I treat myself T2. Live on a low carb fresh diet. If I eat regular food, in a few months I can be T2. You right pre diabetes should be taken seriously.
 
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