question about diabetes

andreerichards1 · October 16, 2006

so for the past 5 years my doctor as been telling me that i am almost a type 2 diabetic but yesterday i was talking to a friend of mine and he was taking pill for type 2 so i told him what my doctor as been telling me and he told me his doctor told him there is not such a thing as almost diabetic its you are or your not?? and then we found out we have the same doctor so does anyone know? do i need a new doctor??? mine is a pill pusher and my friend just lost 50lb before taking the pills.

andree

gunn4ya · October 16, 2006

Andree,

First of all I am not a medical expert so this is just my opinion of how this diabetic stuff works. I think what your doctor is telling you is that your blood sugar level has been creeping up over the years and that you are borderline of becoming a type 2 diabetic. Keep in mind your blood sugar level can go high and can drop. If the level goes high and stays high then you are considered to be a diabetic depending on the level it goes. If you are really concerned, you can buy a diabetic meter to check your levels yourself. You can find a reasonably cheap one for probably around $35.00.

The chart below gives you an idea of where your blood glucose level should be throughout the day. Your ideal blood glucose range may be different from another person's and will change throughout the day.

Time of Test Ideal for Adults With Diabetes

Before meals 90-130 mg/dL

Before bedtime snack Less than 180 mg/dL

*Source: American Diabetes Association, 2005

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in people over age 40 who are overweight, but can occur in people who are not overweight.

Some people can manage their type 2 diabetes by controlling their weight, watching their diet, and exercising regularly. Others may also need to take a pill that helps their body use insulin better, or take insulin injections.

Often, doctors are able to detect the likelihood of type 2 diabetes before the condition actually occurs. Commonly referred to as pre-diabetes, this condition occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

Hope this helps you out.