High blood glucose

[Londoner]

Hello Dana,

I'm having a bit of a panic. For the last week I've been feeling absolutely exhausted, and a lot of pretty normal things have been feeling difficult to do. So, I called my GP and he suggested I have some blood tests done, so I went in first thing this morning. I was told I'd get the results on Friday.

However, about an hour ago (at about 5pm) the doctor called me back to tell me that the Lab had called him to flag up unusually high blood glucose levels, which he says may mean I'm diabetic.

I'm shocked. I'm 29, caucasian, I have a relatively healthy diet (I don't like sweet foods much) and I don't smoke. I do drink alcohol, but not excessively. I'm a UK size 14 (which I think is a US 10?) However, my dad has Type 2 diabetes, and I was diagnosed with PCOS eight years ago. I've been on Metformin ever since.

I'm really worried, as of course i know that Diabetes can cause a lot of other problems, and we're thinking of starting a family, and I'm petrified this is going to cause more problems. Will it? Do you think I could have "pre-diabetes", or whatever it's called, and that I can prevent the full blown problem by exercise and a good diet?

Is it common to find it in women of my age?

I'm going to the hospital tomorrow for more tests, I think. I'm crossing my fingers.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[katherine2473]

Obviously I have no advice to give, but just wanted to say, hope it all goes well at the hospital and you get some good news.

[spotty4]

Londoner, how are you feeling? I hope your drs and hospital visits went ok this week and you have a lot of your questions answered.

{{HUGS}}

[Londoner]

I thought you might like to know that this story has a happy ending!

I got a call yesterday from my doctor, explaining that the lab at the hospital had had a problem with one of their machines, and it turns out my result was false! I'm infuriated, but soooo relieved...

[Imachickadee75]

URGGGGGG! How frustrating! I'm glad the news is not diabetes but maybe everything should be re-run just in case????? Were you anemic at all? Hope you are feeling better.
Jackie

[Dana]

Originally Posted by Londoner

I thought you might like to know that this story has a happy ending!

I got a call yesterday from my doctor, explaining that the lab at the hospital had had a problem with one of their machines, and it turns out my result was false! I'm infuriated, but soooo relieved...

WOW!! I am so glad that was an error. There are much worse things than being diabetic but it does add a lot of complications to life.... especially if you are wanting to become or are pregnant. It makes you high risk, may need insulin when PG, etc., etc.

Always best to confirm results and that is a great example of why.

D