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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
diabetic?
Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Oct 29, 2007 02:24PM
, Oct 29, 2007 02:24PM
Hi,
Your fasting blood sugar was JUST above normal(the new normal range goes up to 99). The test is in the range of what is called "impaired fasting glucose" which is a risk factor for diabetes in the future(it does not mean you will definitely develop diabetes). The fact that your father has diabetes is also a risk factor. However, your test was so minimally elevated , I suggest re-doing it before you get worried at all. In general, given your family history you should try to stay within a healthy weight, watch your diet and exercise atleast 30 minutes a day. That will give you your best chance of not developing diabetes in the future.
take care.
Your fasting blood sugar was JUST above normal(the new normal range goes up to 99). The test is in the range of what is called "impaired fasting glucose" which is a risk factor for diabetes in the future(it does not mean you will definitely develop diabetes). The fact that your father has diabetes is also a risk factor. However, your test was so minimally elevated , I suggest re-doing it before you get worried at all. In general, given your family history you should try to stay within a healthy weight, watch your diet and exercise atleast 30 minutes a day. That will give you your best chance of not developing diabetes in the future.
take care.
