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clarification
by Abeybaby, Aug 25, 2004 12:00AM
Hello again and thanks for your feedback. I have to clarify my results because I missed something in the interpretation from MMOL to mg/dl.
My four readings are as follows: based on a 12 hr fast
2000- 85
2002- 90
2003- 106
2004- 115
2004- 85
Now I am confused - are these readings bad? My Dr said that because both my parents were diagnosed w/ Diabetis type 2 at age 50 and 55 I am at increased risk of getting it. He said to be careful and reduce my weight by 10 lbs and watch the sugars and things should be ok or at least I could prevent the onset for now. I am 39 and male all cholesteral results are normal and BP is very good. What do I make of this? Also are glucose monitors accurate? I bought one and reads at 85 (fasted 8 hrs)?
My four readings are as follows: based on a 12 hr fast
2000- 85
2002- 90
2003- 106
2004- 115
2004- 85
Now I am confused - are these readings bad? My Dr said that because both my parents were diagnosed w/ Diabetis type 2 at age 50 and 55 I am at increased risk of getting it. He said to be careful and reduce my weight by 10 lbs and watch the sugars and things should be ok or at least I could prevent the onset for now. I am 39 and male all cholesteral results are normal and BP is very good. What do I make of this? Also are glucose monitors accurate? I bought one and reads at 85 (fasted 8 hrs)?
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF-Team-sgg, Aug 25, 2004 12:00AM
Yes, glucose monitors today are very accurate. Your fasting glucose readings are very normal. If you do carry some extra weight, then losing those 10 pounds would be very beneficial because extra fat cells do cause increased insulin resistance. But for now, your fasting numbers are well within the normal range. Normal for a fasting glucose is considered anything between 70-126, according to my endocrinologist. Some endocrinologists alter these numbers a little, but you are within the normal range even if the 126 were lowered to 110, which some doctors tend to do. I would probably agree with your doctor that losing any excess weight would be wise just to preserve your current good health. Better to prevent type 2 diabetes than to treat it.
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Do I take it before breakfast ? After breakfast or after lunch or dinner ? What results are considered normal if I have eaten three hours before ? What is not considered a normal result if I have eaten ?
I understand taking your blood sugar when fasting but when are the other times that one should look at his/her blood sugar ? If so is it after one has eaten but how many hours should lapse before taking the blood sugar ?
Many thanks-
We also test 1 hour or 2 hours after a meal to see if we counted the carbos correctly or not, and to begin to learn our patterns.
Some endos suggest that elevated BGs after a meal often arise before any fasting anomalies. An abnormal elevation after meals can indicate delayed response which would like be "caught up" during the hours of a fast. A delayed response might not indicate meds are needed, but would surely suggest doin' all that's possible to adjust one's lifestyle and ways of eating.
In your situation, I might do a weekly 2hours-after-eating test for a coup;la weeks. Assuming all's fine, then I'd jot it down on my calendar to do monthly ... and then assuming all's okay, I'd check 2x year. Of course, if I began to develop symptoms I'd check with my doc & test test test 'til my appt time came.
Finally, it's terrific that you're keeping records. Keep those forever if you need to; they'll be your best tool to detect patterns.
I'm stilll not a physician ;-) so be sure to run all our ideas by your doc. Good luck! May your numbers remain as terrific as they are!