do I have diabetes

Hi there, I have recently gained a few pounds due to having my ovaries removed.  I am about 20lbs overweight now.  I dont think I have any symptoms of diabetes, but I know I  didnt have it 6 months ago when I had my surgery because I guess it would have shown up on my preop blood work which was all normal.   Like I mentioned, I don't have any symptoms, but the other day I tested my mother in laws glucose level with her accucheck and decided to do mine also.  It was about a hour after I had eaten a bowl of sugary kids ceral.  It was 189.  I got scared but figured it was b/c of the cereal.  The next morning I tested it again and it was 150 upon wakening. (slept for 9 hours with no food).  Do you think I have diabetes?  

[Anita Ramsetty, MD]

Hi,
If your fasting blood sugar was indeed 150, you possibly have early diabetes. Ideally you should have a fasting blood draw to confirm--perhaps you could contact your PCP and ask him/her to arrange that as soon as possible. In the meantime, try to start working on losing some weight through dietary changes and exercise. Even if you do not have diabetes, it is always a great idea for your health. Good luck and take care.