I'm just amazed at all the conflicting information out there. I've been trying to sift through it myself, and it's like flying blind.
Again, thanks much for your help.
It is too bad that MDs use fasting as THE test. Fasting is the last thing to go. By the time the fasting is bad your well into diabetes. early intervention will help slow the progression down or stop it, we hope
Ok, thanks very much.
I wouldn't know any of this if I hadn't requested the OGTT myself, and bought a glucose meter as well.
It sounds like the usual fasting glucose and A1c screening tests are not enough. I have no symptoms other than the Small Fiber Neuropathy.
Taking action now.
Your numbers are what "they" call PRE-diabetes. Many of us dont believe in PRE your diabetic... your pancreas is still working a little. now is the time start controlling your blood sugars (BG ) so you dont develop the complications that go along with high BG.
The distinction between pre-diabetes and diabetes is a line drawn in the sand. "They" have been moving the line, lowering the number for the threshold.
now the threshold is ANY reading over 200 your 181 is real close. the generally accepted normal limit is never 140.