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Fasting glucose tests

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hannahrobyn

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Hi,

I am new here and have a few questions. I have not been diagnosed with diabetes but I have had 2 blood tests which showed raised blood sugar 7 and 6.3 respectively. I have to have another test on Monday and I am really worried. Should I be concerned?
Many thanks,
Hannah
 
Hi Hannah, welcome to the forum 🙂 The numbers you state are not high enough to give a definite diagnosis of diabetes, although they are above 'normal'. I think you need two fasting readings of 7.0 mmol/l or more, and in the presence of typical symptoms (peeing a lot, thirsty, tired etc.) - do you have any symptoms? Do you have any family history of diabetes? There is another test that is often done called the OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) - they take your fasting level, then give you a measured amount of glucose in a drink, then test you again at intervals. If you exceed a certain level (11.0 mmol/l, I believe) after two hours, then this would indicate diabetes.

Try not to worry! Although diabetes is a serious condition it can be managed very well with the right knowledge, application and support, so doesn't need to impact you and the things you enjoy doing 🙂 Many people discover that the adaptations they make result in them feeling much happier and healthier than they have for some time (true! 🙂) and a healthy diet for peoplle with diabetes is a healthy diet for everyone, so you may be surprised at what you will still be able to enjoy 🙂

Let us know how things go, and if you have any questions 🙂
 
Thank you for your swift reply.

I have no noticeable symptoms other than sleeping loads and being thirsty but I run a lot so I assumed that was due to that! I also don't have family history and no other risk factors for type 2. I'm probably worrying about nothing. Hoping it's just an anomaly!


I will keep in touch and let you know how the test go.
Many thanks
Hannah
 
Thank you for your swift reply.

I have no noticeable symptoms other than sleeping loads and being thirsty but I run a lot so I assumed that was due to that! I also don't have family history and no other risk factors for type 2. I'm probably worrying about nothing. Hoping it's just an anomaly!


I will keep in touch and let you know how the test go.
Many thanks
Hannah
Interesting. I was in a similar position - I've been a runner for over 30 years and was due to run a marathon the week I was diagnosed, but I had symptoms of tiredness and thirst and put them down to my training. I then caught a virus which brought everything to the fore. We often overlook the symptoms because they are often things we can explain another way. I hope it does just turn out to be an anomaly, as I said, your numbers, whilst elevated, are marginal 🙂
 
Welcome to the Forum Hannahrobyn. I was diagnosed pre diabetic last year and am on a prevention programme at present. I have reduced my carbs which I realised were far too many. I knew I was eating too much fruit and dried fruit but had no idea that I was doing myself no favours with muesli and toast every morning, sandwiches at lunchtime and potatoes at tea time until I came on here and listened to all the wonderful advice from members.

I have now changed my diet although I still eat some carbs. I am really enjoying my food now. Luckily for me I am retired though and I can shop and cook whenever I want to. I know it is much harder when you are at work as I still was last year.
 
Hello Hannah, welcome to the forum 🙂
 
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