Hi
A couple of months ago I went along to the doctors for a general appointment. At the time my blood pressure was slightly raised and the GP decided I should have some Blood tests done as there is diabetes in my mums side of the family and although the results from my previous test (last year) was clear she wanted to rule this out. My GP asked me to have a resting ECG done at the hospital.
Having had my blood tests the GP asked me to go for another set as they were slightly high and my blood pressure was still slightly raised.
I've had these and had a phone call from the Receptionist asking me to book a Glucose Intolerance test and that in her opinion I was diabetic. As you can imagine I was shell shocked and upset about her diagnosis.
My results were: -
AC1 6.9 - within normal range apparently according to the Receptionist
Glucose 6.4
Cholesterol 6.4
Having researched the above on the internet I understand that my Cholesterol is high but can't work out what my glucose result means as there seems to be conflicting information.
Should I listen to my GP's Receptionist or wait to see what my GP says about my Intolerance results when I go to see her?
I am 36 and overweight but have been steadily losing weight since 1st January and have started an exercise plan to assist with this. So far I have lost 10.5lbs which I think is good going given I am only eating more healthily and not following a strict diet. I don't cook or add salt to my food, everything is grilled or baked and the fat is always removed from meat. I only eat small amounts of chocolate every now and again. I don't really eat crisps, never drink fizzy drinks (unless they are sugar free), don't take sugar in coffee/tea, have never smoked, try to eat 5 fruit/veg a day (although when I do I get upset tummy - I suffer from IBS) and drink very little alcohol.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks
Liz
A couple of months ago I went along to the doctors for a general appointment. At the time my blood pressure was slightly raised and the GP decided I should have some Blood tests done as there is diabetes in my mums side of the family and although the results from my previous test (last year) was clear she wanted to rule this out. My GP asked me to have a resting ECG done at the hospital.
Having had my blood tests the GP asked me to go for another set as they were slightly high and my blood pressure was still slightly raised.
I've had these and had a phone call from the Receptionist asking me to book a Glucose Intolerance test and that in her opinion I was diabetic. As you can imagine I was shell shocked and upset about her diagnosis.
My results were: -
AC1 6.9 - within normal range apparently according to the Receptionist
Glucose 6.4
Cholesterol 6.4
Having researched the above on the internet I understand that my Cholesterol is high but can't work out what my glucose result means as there seems to be conflicting information.
Should I listen to my GP's Receptionist or wait to see what my GP says about my Intolerance results when I go to see her?
I am 36 and overweight but have been steadily losing weight since 1st January and have started an exercise plan to assist with this. So far I have lost 10.5lbs which I think is good going given I am only eating more healthily and not following a strict diet. I don't cook or add salt to my food, everything is grilled or baked and the fat is always removed from meat. I only eat small amounts of chocolate every now and again. I don't really eat crisps, never drink fizzy drinks (unless they are sugar free), don't take sugar in coffee/tea, have never smoked, try to eat 5 fruit/veg a day (although when I do I get upset tummy - I suffer from IBS) and drink very little alcohol.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks
Liz