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05/17/09 10:50 AM

"Is it possible I was misdiagnosed? I had no symptoms or family history? My bg 7 day average is 119, is that high? Should I take the meds. given me?"
Asked By: kel904  
Category: Newly Diagnosed

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I was diagnosed as type 2 (bg 127 fasting) while I had walking pnemonia. My A1C is 5.48 and my blood sugar rarely rises above 135. There is no family history of diabetes but I am 41 and over weight. I now take better care of myself and have lost 30 lbs in 3 months. I am not currently taking any meds for the diabetes, just trying to control it with diet and exercise. Should I get a second opinion and should I be taking the medicine?Thank you for your time. Confused and worried

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05/24/09 08:36 AM

Although your blood sugars rarely rise above 135, the fact that they do on occasion makes a diagnosis of diabetes more likely. This is also a condition sometimes called pre-diabetes, where you may be at risk for having your blood sugars go much higher if your doctor doesn't take steps to help prevent this. Diet,exercise, close monitoring of blood sugars, especially after meals, and sometimes medication are needed in this case. Your doctor seems to be proactive rather than reactive, which is a good thing when you are dealing with diabetes.
Answered By: suerph43
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05/23/09 08:01 AM

Today the "no family history" has less and less meaning. dLife recently had an article on its TV show about a tremendous rise in new cases of diabetes in India. In talking to my diabetes educator, there is a recent study that addresses a rise throughout the emerging industrial world, to include India and China. The thought is that the introduction of junky Western fast-food chains and the use of cars and scooters instead of walking are major contributors. My point is that our modern, western lifestyle might be bringing out a "super recessive" diabetic gene. Very UNscientific, but intuitively it makes a lot of sense. Congratulations on the weight loss. That is a great A1C, so your lifestyle changes are serving you well. Whether you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, keep things under control.
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05/19/09 10:22 AM

If nothing else you are prediabetic with readings that you are getting. Lets put it this way why not and prevent any damage that could occur with taking the action you are now. Is a 119 average high, well its not horrible thats for sure. Can you relax not on your LIFE and it depends on you being deligent with what your doing. Here is how the pancreas works, if it keeps getting stressed with higher bs than normal it has to over work itself. Losing weight is a great thing and it should help you in your control. Wow 30 lbs in 3 months you need an award for your accomplishments. I really commend you on your effort what a great approach. I also suggest watching your carb level, read labels and make sure your getting natural carbs not refined ones, they tend to spike bs more rapidly.
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