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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
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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.
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by KVML8888, Mar 31, 2008 09:26PM
Well although I have not been formally diagnosed with diabetes my question is. I was admitted to the hospital a couple of months ago and there norma blood tests showed a higher level of glucose so they checked my levels about every hour and after I was released they told me to follow up with my doctor. I did that and he did a hemoglobing a1c test and did not see anything unusual i also purchased a glucose meter just for my own curiosity. Well that's the backround lately I have been what I consider unusually thirsty and urinating more than usual also fatigued. So I was chekcing my glucose levles in the morning after not eating past 12 and they have been in the 126 to 133 range so I went to the doctor and he didn't really want to peg me with a diagnosis of diabetes want' sme to loose weight and exercise more. although I agree with that these symptoms and being really fatigued is wearing me out. just wondering is I should seek out another opinon?
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Apr 02, 2008 02:47PM
, Apr 02, 2008 02:47PM
Hi,
Based on those fasting blood sugars you measured of 126-133, you would be diagnosed with diabetes, but just on the borderline. You should certainly put forward a good effort with dietary changes and exercise to lose some weight and improve your insulin sensitivity--this will help decrease the chances of staying diabetic and progressing as well.
Take care.
Based on those fasting blood sugars you measured of 126-133, you would be diagnosed with diabetes, but just on the borderline. You should certainly put forward a good effort with dietary changes and exercise to lose some weight and improve your insulin sensitivity--this will help decrease the chances of staying diabetic and progressing as well.
Take care.
