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showing symptoms of diabetes is this normal?

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Fabell, Nov 6, 2020.

  1. Fabell

    Fabell · Member

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    Since my parent has type 2. I have always been told to watch out as I have a higher chance of developing diabetes. At this current moment I have began developing symptoms. Though due to covid I can’t get a blood test as I have to go hospital due to my veins collapsing. I have constant dry mouth so I am drinking, what has led to frequent urination. I lost about a stone in 2 weeks. I have constant stomach ache. To try and rule out this being my problem I began to monitor my blood sugar.
    Waking up it was 6.0mmo
    Two hours after food 7.0
    Three hours after food 6.4

    I am wondering if these are normal or could be warning signs of prediabetes for type 2

    I could easily be over worrying as I have been told I have a higher chance of developing diabetes. I have just discovered one of my medications is related to lowering blood sugar.(venflaxine)
     
    #1 Fabell, Nov 6, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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  2. urbanracer

    urbanracer Type 1 · Moderator
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    Hi @Fabell ,

    We try to avoid any forms of diagnosis being performed over the internet, - we aren't doctors.

    Having said that, there are guideline figures for glucose levels, take a look at this page.
    https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html

    Your levels are not horrendous.
     
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    #2 urbanracer, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:02 PM
  3. Ronancastled

    Ronancastled Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Sounds to me like you have stress or an undiagnosed stomach upset. Fasting blood should be around 4.0 - 5.6, that 6 your seeing might put you in the prediabetic zone but meters can be unreliable. When you measure 7 2 hours after food what have you eaten, high carb high fat meals can take longer to digest & keep releasing pulses of carbs. Either way 7 is not diagnostic of even prediabetes. Without a formal HbA1c blood test we can't be sure. From what your describing though I think your problems lie elsewhere.
     
    #3 Ronancastled, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:08 PM
  4. Fabell

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    It’s more of a way to see if my results are abnormal or fit in the realm of normal. Though discovering my meds often can affect blood sugar my results are probably worthless lol.
     
    #4 Fabell, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    7 is relatively normal normal sugars are between 4 and 7 I'd be more worried if you were like 8 9 10 plus
     
    #5 Fawbs89, Nov 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM
  6. EllieM

    EllieM Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    What meds are you on? Steroids are notorious for raising blood sugars....
    However, those symptoms merit a consultation with a doctor even if you aren't diabetic.... The weight loss is a concern.

    Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.
     
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    #6 EllieM, Nov 6, 2020 at 8:35 PM
  7. Tophat1900

    Tophat1900 Type 3c · Well-Known Member

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    The weight loss is a concern as @EllieM pointed out. Worth getting checked out with a dr. A c-peptide level would be quite helpful as well as hba1c and other relevant tests. Good luck.
     
    #7 Tophat1900, Nov 7, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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