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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / December 2005Test at Chemist
Hi, I went to Lloyds chemist this morning for a free diabetes test. Not sure if this is relevant but I had a coffee with 1 sugar and a banana for breakfast about an hour before I went. I hadnt eaten anything previous to this since 7pm the previous evening. My reading was 5.9 for the blood test and my blood pressure test was 155 systolic and 94 diastolic. They assured me I wasnt diabetic but come mid afternoon I find Im absolutley exhausted and starting to feel really ill. I usually eat fruit for breakfast about 7am, then have a sandwich at about 3pm follwed by a meal about 6pm and by about 9pm I start to feel ok again. I guess what Im asking is a. are these tests reliable b. is high blood pressure associated with diabetes Im 5ft 6, 37 years old and am about 15st (did i really just admit to that?) Thanks, Dawn > Hi, > I went to Lloyds chemist this morning for a free diabetes test. > Not sure if this is relevant but I had a coffee with 1 sugar and a > banana for breakfast about an hour before I went. I hadnt eaten > anything previous to this since 7pm the previous evening. > My reading was 5.9 for the blood test and my blood pressure test > was 155 systolic and 94 diastolic. > They assured me I wasnt diabetic but come mid afternoon I find Im > absolutley exhausted and starting to feel really ill. I usually eat > fruit for breakfast about 7am, then have a sandwich at about 3pm > follwed by a meal about 6pm and by about 9pm I start to feel ok again. > I guess what Im asking is > a. are these tests reliable > b. is high blood pressure associated with diabetes > > Im 5ft 6, 37 years old and am about 15st (did i really just admit to > that?) A number of things can cause high bp, diabetes, being overweight, metabolic syndrome to name a few. Metabolic syndrome is a combination that can include high bp, high cholesterol amongst other things and can lead to type 2 diabetes. I would definitely see a doc for the bp alone, while there ask for the works with blood tests. If you want to avoid diabetes you will need to start some sort of exercise program, lose the weight and generally start taking better care of yourself. It's definitely worth it. You are still a youngster ;) Try to have something to eat between 7 and 3, that's a very long time between meals whilst awake and moving. >> Hi, >> I went to Lloyds chemist this morning for a free diabetes [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >and 3, that's a very long time between meals whilst awake >and moving. Hi Dawn Listen to the lady - she's right. 5.9 after that breakfast shows that you are probably not a diabetic - yet. However, a doc would need to do further tests to be certain. However, that hypertension is definitely something to go and have a chat to your doctor about. And don't get upset if he says to lose weight - with a BMI of 34 you need to at least get down below 30, which would be 13st 2lbs. Preferably down below that. Not for looks, but for living a little longer. But you'll find there are other benefits:-) As Ozgirl indicated, that long fast is not helping. Try to have a snack about 11 or midday as well as your 3 pm sandwich - but reduce the size of the evening meal to balance that extra snack for total calories. When reducing your total calories - start with the carbs. I'd suggest a light, cooked breakfast and have your fruit at midday. And walk instead of driving when you can. But that's all just thoughts - see your doc about the hypertension. Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.  SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. > Hi, > I went to Lloyds chemist this morning for a free diabetes test. >> by about 9pm I start to feel ok again. > I guess what Im asking is > a. are these tests reliable yes they are to within acceptable margins of error. > b. is high blood pressure associated with diabetes Very much so or rather diabetes is strongly associated with hypertension. the target for diabetics on BP is 130/80 In your state - obese with hypertension - you are a prime candidate for full blown diabetes in the not too distant future. If you start losing weight now and exercising sensibly you have an escape route. >Hi, >I went to Lloyds chemist this morning for a free diabetes test. The test at the Chemist is not definative and only acts as a gross indicator. To find out if you are a diabetic please go to your doctor and voice your concerns. >Not sure if this is relevant but I had a coffee with 1 sugar and a banana >for breakfast about an hour before I went. I hadnt eaten anything previous >to this since 7pm the previous evening. >My reading was 5.9 I am T2 and had I consumed what you did then my reading would likely have been considerably higher than that. > for the blood test and my blood pressure test was 155 >systolic and 94 diastolic. no comment >They assured me I wasnt diabetic but come mid afternoon I find Im absolutley >exhausted and starting to feel really ill. I usually eat fruit for breakfast [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >a. are these tests reliable >b. is high blood pressure associated with diabetes Diabetes carries with it a number of other attendant problems and conditions. Many of which are a direct result of being diabetic for some time before diagnosis. Diabetes will damage internal organs and other systems if not treated and brought under control as soon as possible. The lucky ones - who have nil to few minor additional problems may have been lucky enough to have been diagnosed early on. So, if you have any doubts or concerns then stop messing about and go see your doctor as soon as possible. In the worst case a vaild test will show you are diabetic and you can start treatment. In the best case you will be declared non diabetic. >Im 5ft 6, 37 years old and am about 15st (did i really just admit to that?) Sorry to be a poster of blunt truth but you are by far too much overweight. At that weight you are definately in the bracket for diabetes if you are predisposed. You are clearly concerned otherwise you would not have posted so my advice for what its worth is loose weight, eat sensibly and avoid excess and take regular consistent exercise. Above all, do not put yourself through the anguish of wondering if you is or if you aint especially at this time of year. go see you doctor. >Thanks, Dawn |
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