Should I see the doctor ?

[Spark]

Hi all
I keep an eye on my blood sugar as my dad is type 2 diabetic. He will test my blood sugar every now and then. He did it a week ago and said it was high ish. I've checked it every morning before breakfast and it's between 6 and 7. I'm getting confused with all the different numbers for pre diabetes and type 2 and when is the best time of day to test. Is this mornal range or worth a proper check up with my GP.

Many thanks

 

[Mike d]

Have some meals and check at one hour post those meals and then at two hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner .....

Your GP diagnosed you a pre diabetic I take it?

 

[dbr10]

Hi all
I keep an eye on my blood sugar as my dad is type 2 diabetic. He will test my blood sugar every now and then. He did it a week ago and said it was high ish. I've checked it every morning before breakfast and it's between 6 and 7. I'm getting confused with all the different numbers for pre diabetes and type 2 and when is the best time of day to test. Is this mornal range or worth a proper check up with my GP.

Many thanks

I read that if you have several random tests above 7 that's a good indication that there might be a problem. What most of us do is test before meals and again two hours afterwards. By that time it should have fallen again to a similar level. Someone will post to give you the figures.

 

[Totto]

Yes, ask you GP to check HbA1c. Morning readings above 6 are too high.

 

[Spark]

Thanks for the replies. I haven't been diagnosed as pre diabetic but I'm think my blood sugar readings are looking like I might be.

 

[Mike d]

Well that just amplifies the message in a previous post. GP and bloods (HBA1c) is a must do.

Meter readings are only a rough (but nonethleless fairly accurate) guide so a quick rundown of your diet might tell us something.

 

[Spark]

Hi Mike, I'm a carbaholic although have been on/off low carb for a year or so now. I haven't got a sweet tooth particularly and I cook all my meals from scratch but I eat far too much.

 

[Mike d]

Hi @Spark

Well it seems as though you know your issue ... be it weight (?) and / or exercise and maybe not adhering to a good diet and overdoing the carbs. If that's all accurate, I bet you can imagine how correcting all those matters will assist you no end.

Good luck, get that test done and please come back. There's a wealth of info and experts here that will help you no end.

 

[mfactor]

Tested my dad before xmas as he was due to have some regular blood tests, and his was 7.2 so was a bit worried, but doc said all was fine after testing, so maybe best not to worry overly and let the proper tests diagnose us ...