Hello, hope all is well. I understand that most normal healthy people do not have issues with caffeine and insulin. I know I am not perfectly normal and healthy when it comes to blood sugar levels. However for the past 2 months I have been wondering if I truly was diabetic simply because I only had one oral glucose tolerance test, and I was concerned that I didn't fast properly. So I got a second opinion and I was expecting 1 of 2 possibilities. Either I was going to hear some closure/confirmation (something I needed) or that somehow I was misdiagnosed (which is something everyone I know thought at the time). So I talked to this new doctor who did not for a second buy my diagnosis as being diabetic. He made do many for comprehensive testing and found out that while my fasting blood sugar is high, it is still below the threshold for diabetes. He also discovered/reaffirmed that my A1C is really normal at about 5.5%. Other than that everything else is fine and healthy. Kidneys and liver function normally, I do not have any vitamin deficiencies, insulin levels are normal, blood pressure is normal, and cholesterol levels are ideal. he concludes that I was most likely misdiagnosed as there appears to be no sign diabetes within the past 3-4 months. I was given the original diagnosis roughly 2 months ago. Despite all of this I still plan to eat right and exercise. This was quite a scare for me and I'll never forget it. I sincerely hope they find a cure for this disease someday.
Hi and thanks for using the forum.
A two hour glucose tolerance test result greater than 200mg/dl meets the criteria for type 2 diabetes. While coffee (mainly the caffeine) can have an affect on how insulin works in your body, it should not really affect your blood sugar levels in a young, healthy individual. I don't see any harm in asking to repeat the test, especially since you are concerned that you did not properly fast. In the meantime however, continue to monitor your blood sugars as prescribed by your doctor. IF you do indeed have type 2 diabetes, it is possible to control it with diet and exercise- you do not always need to start medication right away. I hope this helps. Good luck.
Bridget