Free diabetes test

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glitzy

have just had mine done whilst i was waiting for my prescription - i was spot on 4.8 not sure what that means, but i was ok

Savethekipper

glitzy wrote: »

have just had mine done whilst i was waiting for my prescription - i was spot on 4.8 not sure what that means, but i was ok

It means absolutely nothing if it was completed by pricking a finger. I am diabetic and can get this result dependent on what I have eaten. These tests worry me as a proper diabetic test completed at GP involves fasting for 12 hours to get a meaningful test result.

John_Gray

Savethekipper wrote: »

It means absolutely nothing if it was completed by pricking a finger. I am diabetic and can get this result dependent on what I have eaten. These tests worry me as a proper diabetic test completed at GP involves fasting for 12 hours to get a meaningful test result.

It certainly means something if your blood glucose figure comes out at much over 10 mmol/l! All they are aiming to do is to see whether there is a strong possibility of the person having diabetes. 4.8 mmol/l means it's pretty unlikely; towards 10 (say) go to the doctor next time you can; towards 20, go to the doctor NOW; towards 30, get an ambulance.

Pip26

Great tip - thanks!

Savethekipper

John_Gray wrote: »

It certainly means something if your blood glucose figure comes out at much over 10 mmol/l! All they are aiming to do is to see whether there is a strong possibility of the person having diabetes. 4.8 mmol/l means it's pretty unlikely; towards 10 (say) go to the doctor next time you can; towards 20, go to the doctor NOW; towards 30, get an ambulance.

I understand what you are saying but if someone is concerned they may have diabetes I would recommend going directly to your GP for a proper test. These "finger pricking" tests could be misleading eitherway.

lucindara

How can we prevent diabetes type 2? What would be the best diet to prevent? I currently am writing an article about diabetes. I have been searching and reading many evidence-based articles. However, I'd like to hear your own opinion on diabetes type 2.
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Spooky947

I am a type II diabetic. So far I would say (for me) that a GI type of diet - South Beach et al is what has reduced my blood sugar. I have also lost over two stone, but, that has included exercise & plenty of it!

lucindara wrote: »

How can we prevent diabetes type 2? What would be the best diet to prevent? I currently am writing an article about diabetes. I have been searching and reading many evidence-based articles. However, I'd like to hear your own opinion on diabetes type 2.
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Savethekipper

Spooky947 wrote: »

I am a type II diabetic. So far I would say (for me) that a GI type of diet - South Beach et al is what has reduced my blood sugar. I have also lost over two stone, but, that has included exercise & plenty of it!

The fact that you have lost weight and been exercising will have naturally reduced your sugar level. My diabetic nurse did tell me that by loosing x% of your body weight leads to an x% drop in you blood sugar levels. I can't remember the figures.............I also can't stick to my diet and exercise regime!!:eek:

Ickle_Maisie

Savethekipper wrote: »

The fact that you have lost weight and been exercising will have naturally reduced your sugar level. My diabetic nurse did tell me that by loosing x% of your body weight leads to an x% drop in you blood sugar levels. I can't remember the figures.............I also can't stick to my diet and exercise regime!!:eek:

My consultant told me loosing some weight would help me dispite being the ideal weight for my height and with a normal healthy BMI! :eek: I'm with you though, I can't stick to my diet or drag myself to the gym!!

blackrose_2

i got mine it was 4.9 thoe b4 i did it i had diluted fruit contrate oops still guess 4 now im normal enough