I was told 2 months ago I was pre diabetic as I had a non-fasting glucose test of only 57,then a fasting of 104. Since then I had another fasting level done,last week, it came back 121…that is 17 points higher than 2 months ago. My Doctor was suppose to call me last week,never did. I called 2 more times about getting testing supplies and has not called. This is at a clinic. I was tracking my BS levels for 2 months,they have increased in both morning fasting levels, 116-167, and,in 2 hour post meals they go up in the higher 190’s, at times over 200. I was told by the Doctor before this fasting of 121 that it looked like I was borderline,insulin resistance. He also said that I would need the fasting test in order for insurance to pay for testing supplies. I have an appt. in a month,I think he is waiting until then. I have diabetic symptoms also. I have to say this,one night was very scary for me,I had a small bag of M&M’s about 10pm, I woke up at 12:30am sweaty,feeling sick so I took my BS level, the alarm on meter went of flashing “215″ and the word ketone. I showed him this also. I am wondering if I am a diabetic type 2. My BS levels are so up & down it drives me crazy. I also had very high cholesterol level of 315,lipids high. I am on Zocor for that. Is there any such thing as borderline?? In my opinion you are either diabetic or not,even if it is the beginning of diabetes type 2. I am just so frustrated about this whole thing. I was told about 5 yrs. ago that I was borderline. I am 52 yrs. old (woman).
Thank you for your help & input.
wow! nothing like trying to make someone look like an idiot! which I am not by the way.
thank you for your input.
I was wrong, the BS level that set alarm off that night was “253″,not “215″…my mistake.
Thank you
Thank you Kitty,I learned a lot from your answer.
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