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Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about lab test reults. I have 107 glucose from a fasting test. Could this mean I am diabetic? [Default] On 29 Aug 2006 20:35:28 -0700, "googlegroupie" <googroupie@yahoo.com> Maniacally Screamed the following like a drunken "googlegroupie" <googroupie@yahoo.com> into the madness of usenet: >Hi everyone, >I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about lab test reults. >I have 107 glucose from a fasting test. Could this mean I am diabetic? Nope. Not in the diabetic range. However, if you are concerned about diabetes because of family history or other factors, then you should repeat this test with your doctor a few times through the year and you should also have random BG (glucose readings) done other than fasting. Sometimes if one depends on fasting BG test results alone a proper diagnosis can be missed for years, by which time complications could have already set in. got to http://www.diabetes.org for the current diagnostic criteria.  SignatureMâck©® Deltec CoZmore Pumper Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o ô) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." ....Bilbo Baggins Jesus never hated anyone. DISCLAIMER If you find a posting or message from me offensive, inappropriate, or disruptive, please ignore it. If you don't know how to ignore a posting, complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate... . >[Default] On 29 Aug 2006 20:35:28 -0700, "googlegroupie" ><googroupie@yahoo.com> Maniacally Screamed the following like a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >have already set in. got to http://www.diabetes.org for the current >diagnostic criteria. What he said. You'd need to be at 126 or more at two checks. Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. >>[Default] On 29 Aug 2006 20:35:28 -0700, "googlegroupie" >><googroupie@yahoo.com> Maniacally Screamed the following like a [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. > d&e, metformin 500mg He didn't ask if this was enough for a definitive diagnosis - he asked if he 'could be'. I maintain the answer is yes. The average BG value for a healthy non-diabetic is 85 +- a few points. He should seek further consultation. With this limited amount of information I think it's not possible to say 'there is a problem' or 'there is not a problem'. Very possibly an adjustment to diet and exercise programs may be all that is required, but I'd certainly look into it. >>>[Default] On 29 Aug 2006 20:35:28 -0700, "googlegroupie" >>><googroupie@yahoo.com> Maniacally Screamed the following like a [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >possibly an adjustment to diet and exercise programs may be all that is >required, but I'd certainly look into it. Um, when I said "what he said", this is what Mack said: "Nope. Not in the diabetic range. However, if you are concerned about diabetes because of family history or other factors, then you should repeat this test with your doctor a few times through the year and you should also have random BG (glucose readings) done other than fasting. Sometimes if one depends on fasting BG test results alone a proper diagnosis can be missed for years, by which time complications could have already set in. got to http://www.diabetes.org for the current diagnostic criteria." I can't see where you, Mack and I disagree. Anyway, I'm sure the OP has worked it out by now. Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. But it is not normal... it is considered "impaired glucose tolerance". Fasting readings between 100 - 125. Which could be the precursor to diabetes. Jennifer > [Default] On 29 Aug 2006 20:35:28 -0700, "googlegroupie" > <googroupie@yahoo.com> Maniacally Screamed the following like a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > have already set in. got to http://www.diabetes.org for the current > diagnostic criteria. Thank you very much for all your responses. I also have elevated monocytes, albumin and total protein. My stomach is incredibly distended! Going to the Dr today at 3:00! > But it is not normal... it is considered "impaired glucose tolerance". > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > have already set in. got to http://www.diabetes.org for the current > > diagnostic criteria. : Thank you very much for all your responses. : I also have elevated monocytes, albumin and total protein. : My stomach is incredibly distended! : Going to the Dr today at 3:00! I hope you asked your doctor about your suitability for starting an exercise problem. Walking is good, cycling (stationary or outside) is great for eating up that belly fat. Calorie restriction at about 500 kcals per day (combination of exercise and eating less) ought to be in your immediate future, no matter if you're diabetic or not. Oh, weight lifting is great if you are able!!! Start slow and work into it. AAHHH!!! Drs are so frustrating. Told me not to worry about glucose levels? or elevated monocytes and all the other irregularities. Diagnosed me with IBS (big shock) and gave me samples of birth control!??!? and Zelnorm. My stomach is not belly fat. Its hard as a rock. :( Still going to start an exercise routine and cut down on my carbs... > : Thank you very much for all your responses. > : I also have elevated monocytes, albumin and total protein. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > future, no matter if you're diabetic or not. Oh, weight lifting is great if > you are able!!! Start slow and work into it. :: AAHHH!!! :: Drs are so frustrating. Told me not to worry about glucose levels? or :: elevated monocytes and all the other irregularities. Diagnosed me :: with IBS (big shock) and gave me samples of birth control!??!? and :: Zelnorm. My stomach is not belly fat. Its hard as a rock. :( :: Still going to start an exercise routine and cut down on my carbs... Good for you! Are you female? I'm confused by your comments of distended belly and a stomach that is hard as a rock. How does that happen? Muscle on top of fat? :: Roger Zoul wrote: ::: googlegroupie wrote: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] ::: or not. Oh, weight lifting is great if you are able!!! Start slow ::: and work into it. thanks regards <a href=www.gamestotal.com>free</a> <a href=http://www.geocities.com/fiercy02>free</a> <a href=http://www.anzwers.org/free/wars/>online</a> > Hi everyone, > I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about lab test reults. > I have 107 glucose from a fasting test. Could this mean I am diabetic? Yes - it could. It warrants further testing. I'd recommend: see your doc - ask for an A1C test (will give you some average over the past couple of weeks rather than one instantaneous result) - maybe a glucose tolerance test. It would seem to be a l ittle prediabetic but then again I dont know. You need to have a test one hour after eating and then two hours to see what your numbers are then. A non diabetic would have under 140 at the one hour and under 120 at two hours. I personally would be a little more careful about eating carbs but I dont think you are in that zone at this point. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. > Hi everyone, > I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about lab test reults. > I have 107 glucose from a fasting test. Could this mean I am diabetic? It depends on what your post-meal blood sugars are doing. You can be diagnosed as diabetic based on your fasting blood sugar, but yours is only "impaired." But you can also be diagnosed based on post-meal numbers if they go over 200 mg/dl several times. --Jenny http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes Diabetes Info http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm Get Your Blood Sugar Under Control >Hi everyone, >I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about lab test reults. >I have 107 glucose from a fasting test. Could this mean I am diabetic? As the others said, you are not in the diabetic range, but fasting blood glucose levels consistently over 100 could be indicative of an incipient problem, known as IFG (Impaired Fasting Glucose), or pre-diabetes, that could lead to full blown diabetes. You should probably keep an eye on it, consult with your doctor, and have follow up testing, as Alan has suggested. If you do truly have IFG, you need to take it seriously.There is quite a lot of published information available about IFG. Here is a link to one such article that I have recently come across. If this particular bit of research is relevant to your situation, it could demonstrate that you are already reaching a milestone in the progression of your condition. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/28/11/2756 Good luck! Will, T2 |
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