Comments for Testing for Diabetes http://testingfordiabetes.org About Testing for Diabetes, Normal & High Blood Sugar Symptoms, Exercise, Testing Kit, Blood Sugar Testing, Meter, Testing Supply, Equipment, Devices Tue, 15 May 2012 08:21:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Blood Sugar Meter Tester? by Nana Lamb http://testingfordiabetes.org/blood-sugar-meter-tester.html/comment-page-1#comment-11547 Nana Lamb Tue, 15 May 2012 08:21:42 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/blood-sugar-meter-tester.html#comment-11547 I don't believe there is a painless way to check our glucose. I just got the new gentler lancets from one of the companies, and cannot feel it pricking my skin, but it can absolutely be used only once as the needle is 33 ga. and bends and is super soft and fine. It isn't the meter we need to worry about! It is the lancet! This is the little wire that pricks our hides then we can apply the blood spot to the test strip in the meter. I also don't think there is any more coding to any of the meters. Try to get the 33 gauge lancets and syringe needles or pen needles for least pain!! I don’t believe there is a painless way to check our glucose. I just got the new gentler lancets from one of the companies, and cannot feel it pricking my skin, but it can absolutely be used only once as the needle is 33 ga. and bends and is super soft and fine.

It isn’t the meter we need to worry about! It is the lancet! This is the little wire that pricks our hides then we can apply the blood spot to the test strip in the meter.

I also don’t think there is any more coding to any of the meters.

Try to get the 33 gauge lancets and syringe needles or pen needles for least pain!!

]]> Comment on Blood Sugar Meter Tester? by John W http://testingfordiabetes.org/blood-sugar-meter-tester.html/comment-page-1#comment-11546 John W Tue, 15 May 2012 08:10:38 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/blood-sugar-meter-tester.html#comment-11546 It's a matter of the lance as to how painful it is and the OneTouch meters have the lancets with the thinnest needles. However it's really a matter of where you lance. If you lance on the sides of the fingers, it'll be a lot less painful than on the face of the fingers. All glucose meters are required to be within +/- 20% which amounts to about +/- 20 mg/dl or +/- 1 mmol/L. A laboratory will report a meter as accurate if it's within +/- 15% so even though the technology itself is +/- 5% and from test strip to strip in a batch would be +/- 2%, you won't find any ratings beyond them being withing +/- 15%. A good meter to get is the Precision Xtra meter as it's one of two meters that can also test for ketones. Another good meter if you don't have insurance would be the Walmart Relion meter as the test strips are much less expensive. Most meters today have no coding but coding really wasn't big deal. It’s a matter of the lance as to how painful it is and the OneTouch meters have the lancets with the thinnest needles. However it’s really a matter of where you lance. If you lance on the sides of the fingers, it’ll be a lot less painful than on the face of the fingers. All glucose meters are required to be within +/- 20% which amounts to about +/- 20 mg/dl or +/- 1 mmol/L. A laboratory will report a meter as accurate if it’s within +/- 15% so even though the technology itself is +/- 5% and from test strip to strip in a batch would be +/- 2%, you won’t find any ratings beyond them being withing +/- 15%. A good meter to get is the Precision Xtra meter as it’s one of two meters that can also test for ketones. Another good meter if you don’t have insurance would be the Walmart Relion meter as the test strips are much less expensive. Most meters today have no coding but coding really wasn’t big deal.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by goodbhava http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11545 goodbhava Fri, 11 May 2012 12:33:46 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11545 I delivered my baby last week and was diagnosed with GD around week 28. Around week 30 i started taking 5mg of glyburide pill. pill worked very well and allowed me to eat more per meal. heres some suggestions: *limit sweets to 2 or 3 per week and eat those only on days that you will be very active. eat half portions *take a 10 minute walk after lunch or dinner, or do 20 minutes of housework. *limit diet soda and diet drinks, the fake sugars are still out for approval. *research restaurants that you like and look at carb contents of your favorite foods. I've heard of several people that have had to take the 3 hr test but didnt have GD. if you need to message me, feel free to do so CLARAVOYANCE1 or email me at freshdesign@tmail.com if you have any questions, i was afraid too. my doc said that my cord was very thick and healthy and water from bag was clear at delivery. i really think that eating a GD diet helped me to have a healthy baby. I delivered my baby last week and was diagnosed with GD around week 28. Around week 30 i started taking 5mg of glyburide pill. pill worked very well and allowed me to eat more per meal. heres some suggestions:

*limit sweets to 2 or 3 per week and eat those only on days that you will be very active. eat half portions
*take a 10 minute walk after lunch or dinner, or do 20 minutes of housework.
*limit diet soda and diet drinks, the fake sugars are still out for approval.
*research restaurants that you like and look at carb contents of your favorite foods.

I’ve heard of several people that have had to take the 3 hr test but didnt have GD. if you need to message me, feel free to do so CLARAVOYANCE1 or email me at freshdesign@tmail.com if you have any questions, i was afraid too. my doc said that my cord was very thick and healthy and water from bag was clear at delivery. i really think that eating a GD diet helped me to have a healthy baby.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by gmjhwings http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11544 gmjhwings Fri, 11 May 2012 12:28:15 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11544 First of all, don't panic. This is a treatable condition. Gestational Diabetes causes the mother to have elevated blood glucose levels like any Diabetic, however the cause is pregnancy, not pancreatic. Because you seem to be a "non-medical" person, I am giving you a simplified or "layman's" explanation. Your baby will mostly be effected by size. GD babies are usually bigger in size, and if too big, mom sometimes needs a c-section to deliver them. The mom sometimes requires insulin to manage her blood glucose levels, but babies rarely need additional insulin. They are monitored post delivery for a couple of days, but usually do just fine. IT IS IMPORTANT YOU STAY MONITORED BY YOUR OB/GYN UNTIL DELIVERY!! Maternal health can change very quickly. You are 5 weeks away from being due, so stay vigilent. Sometimes we deliver moms with GD early by inducing them into labor with pitocin. Your doctor will advice you on this if your GD gets worse. I think you will be like all the other Moms with GD and do just fine. Good luck to you, and congratulations. First of all, don’t panic. This is a treatable condition. Gestational Diabetes causes the mother to have elevated blood glucose levels like any Diabetic, however the cause is pregnancy, not pancreatic. Because you seem to be a “non-medical” person, I am giving you a simplified or “layman’s” explanation.

Your baby will mostly be effected by size. GD babies are usually bigger in size, and if too big, mom sometimes needs a c-section to deliver them. The mom sometimes requires insulin to manage her blood glucose levels, but babies rarely need additional insulin. They are monitored post delivery for a couple of days, but usually do just fine.
IT IS IMPORTANT YOU STAY MONITORED BY YOUR OB/GYN UNTIL DELIVERY!! Maternal health can change very quickly. You are 5 weeks away from being due, so stay vigilent. Sometimes we deliver moms with GD early by inducing them into labor with pitocin. Your doctor will advice you on this if your GD gets worse.
I think you will be like all the other Moms with GD and do just fine.

Good luck to you, and congratulations.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by Mommy of 2 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11543 Mommy of 2 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:15:39 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11543 Well, sometimes it can cause baby to have problems after birth with maintaining there insulin levels but not too often...Say lots of Prayers and stick to your diet that will help...Try not to worry all will be fine!! Good luck!! Well, sometimes it can cause baby to have problems after birth with maintaining there insulin levels but not too often…Say lots of Prayers and stick to your diet that will help…Try not to worry all will be fine!! Good luck!!

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by sam http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11542 sam Fri, 11 May 2012 12:11:56 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11542 hi! i had GD with my second child and the doctor just changed my diet to a diabetic diet till i delivered the baby and he was fine!! to be honest he came out smaller than my first son and i didn't have it with him hi! i had GD with my second child and the doctor just changed my diet to a diabetic diet till i delivered the baby and he was fine!! to be honest he came out smaller than my first son and i didn’t have it with him

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by pondering http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11541 pondering Fri, 11 May 2012 11:26:38 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11541 Hey there, I was never told that having gestational diabetes would effect the heart or organs. The one major concern of moms that have gestational diabetes is the baby growing big, bigger than what they should be as to how far along they are. ( Your pancreas is making insulin, but your body is becoming resistant to the insulin ) I got diagnosed at 30 weeks along and am on a diabetes diet and am managing well. My belly is measuring right along with how far I am along, so in a sense that is a good thing. I've been also told by my doctor that in some circumstances the babies usually develop slower than those with moms that don't have gestational diabetes. My husbands ex wife had gestational diabetes with a couple of her babies and her kids are fine and healthy. I think the bottom line is the fear of have a macro ( large and fat ) baby if sugars aren't controlled. And also the risk of developing diabetes 10- 15 years later after pregnancy. Also to keep in mind just because you failed your one hour glucose doesn't mean you'll fail your 3 hour glucose test. Just wait and see what happens. But if you do get diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor or obstretian will do an A1 C test on you to see how your blood sugars were during the last 3 months... Mine was a 5.3, which is good, all doctors like to see that blood test below a 6, if it was above a 6, than that would've meant I was a diabetic before I got tested. If you end up getting put on a diet and need some help controlling your numbers don't hesitate to message me. The first two weeks of the diet, I had to experiment what could work for me and what couldn't. It was quite frustrating but after a while i got the diet pat down where I didn't need to administer any insulin. I wish you luck and I'm sure your baby will be healthy Hey there, I was never told that having gestational diabetes would effect the heart or organs. The one major concern of moms that have gestational diabetes is the baby growing big, bigger than what they should be as to how far along they are. ( Your pancreas is making insulin, but your body is becoming resistant to the insulin ) I got diagnosed at 30 weeks along and am on a diabetes diet and am managing well. My belly is measuring right along with how far I am along, so in a sense that is a good thing. I’ve been also told by my doctor that in some circumstances the babies usually develop slower than those with moms that don’t have gestational diabetes. My husbands ex wife had gestational diabetes with a couple of her babies and her kids are fine and healthy.

I think the bottom line is the fear of have a macro ( large and fat ) baby if sugars aren’t controlled. And also the risk of developing diabetes 10- 15 years later after pregnancy.

Also to keep in mind just because you failed your one hour glucose doesn’t mean you’ll fail your 3 hour glucose test. Just wait and see what happens. But if you do get diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor or obstretian will do an A1 C test on you to see how your blood sugars were during the last 3 months… Mine was a 5.3, which is good, all doctors like to see that blood test below a 6, if it was above a 6, than that would’ve meant I was a diabetic before I got tested.

If you end up getting put on a diet and need some help controlling your numbers don’t hesitate to message me. The first two weeks of the diet, I had to experiment what could work for me and what couldn’t. It was quite frustrating but after a while i got the diet pat down where I didn’t need to administer any insulin.

I wish you luck and I’m sure your baby will be healthy

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by brandy http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11540 brandy Fri, 11 May 2012 11:08:31 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11540 I had gestational diabetes with my daughter and i found out the last month that i was pregnant so don't worry about that. The only thing is that your baby might just be bigger, and you might gain weight a lot faster if your not eating healthy. Don't worry about it cause as long as your eating healthy and stuff then you should be completely fine! My daughter was born at 38weeks and she weighed 6lbs 14ou and was/is completely healthy! The only thing is having gestational diabetes makes the risk of having diabetes when your older a lot higher. ***also, depending on the type of GD that you have (if you have it at all) you may not even have to take insolin, i didn't have to with my daughter. Also, with this pregnancy, i didn't pass the 1hr but at the 3hr i did so you could be completely fine!*** I had gestational diabetes with my daughter and i found out the last month that i was pregnant so don’t worry about that. The only thing is that your baby might just be bigger, and you might gain weight a lot faster if your not eating healthy. Don’t worry about it cause as long as your eating healthy and stuff then you should be completely fine! My daughter was born at 38weeks and she weighed 6lbs 14ou and was/is completely healthy! The only thing is having gestational diabetes makes the risk of having diabetes when your older a lot higher.

***also, depending on the type of GD that you have (if you have it at all) you may not even have to take insolin, i didn’t have to with my daughter. Also, with this pregnancy, i didn’t pass the 1hr but at the 3hr i did so you could be completely fine!***

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by 1teacher http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11539 1teacher Fri, 11 May 2012 10:13:34 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11539 The following website gives some good information. The problems you mention are addressed, but refer to uncontrolled gestational diabetes. It looks like you will have yours under control. It does mention potential respiratory problems. The heart is involved in the respiratory system, but from what I read, doesn't mention the heart specifically. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/diab/diag/fetus.jsp The following website gives some good information. The problems you mention are addressed, but refer to uncontrolled gestational diabetes. It looks like you will have yours under control. It does mention potential respiratory problems. The heart is involved in the respiratory system, but from what I read, doesn’t mention the heart specifically.

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/diab/diag/fetus.jsp

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by mumof1ttc#2 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11538 mumof1ttc#2 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:40:29 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11538 My aunt had GD. And Eilidh (my beautiful cousin) was a healthy 11lbs baby! and is now a stunning 13 year old girl. Your baby will be fine just a little larger when born. My aunt had GD. And Eilidh (my beautiful cousin) was a healthy 11lbs baby! and is now a stunning 13 year old girl.
Your baby will be fine just a little larger when born.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by Amanda http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11537 Amanda Fri, 11 May 2012 09:33:02 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11537 i had it and i was told by 3 different doctor's and a diabetes specialist, that your child can have risks of being large, breathing problems, risk of becoming diabetic it's self. eating problems. my child however came out only 6lbs 4 ounces and was healthy because i took care of myself and insulin helped. i had it and i was told by 3 different doctor’s and a diabetes specialist, that your child can have risks of being large, breathing problems, risk of becoming diabetic it’s self. eating problems. my child however came out only 6lbs 4 ounces and was healthy because i took care of myself and insulin helped.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by blondie http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11536 blondie Fri, 11 May 2012 08:45:00 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11536 the only effect ive heard of it really having on the baby is that they tend to be larger. the only effect ive heard of it really having on the baby is that they tend to be larger.

]]> Comment on what effect does Gestational Diabetes have on unborn baby? by sanveann http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html/comment-page-1#comment-11535 sanveann Fri, 11 May 2012 08:18:54 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/what-effect-does-gestational-diabetes-have-on-unborn-baby.html#comment-11535 I don't have GD, but in most of the cases I'm aware of, it just leads to a bigger baby! However, you can work with your doctor to carefully manage it and minimize any risks to your baby. That said, just because you failed your one-hour test does NOT mean you have GD. I know quite a few women who failed that test but passed the three-hour one with flying colors. So don't worry too much yet! I don’t have GD, but in most of the cases I’m aware of, it just leads to a bigger baby! However, you can work with your doctor to carefully manage it and minimize any risks to your baby.

That said, just because you failed your one-hour test does NOT mean you have GD. I know quite a few women who failed that test but passed the three-hour one with flying colors. So don’t worry too much yet!

]]> Comment on How much sugar can a Child with diabetes have per day? by syl c. http://testingfordiabetes.org/how-much-sugar-can-a-child-with-diabetes-have-per-day.html/comment-page-1#comment-11534 syl c. Sat, 05 May 2012 07:25:47 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/how-much-sugar-can-a-child-with-diabetes-have-per-day.html#comment-11534 Recommended Daily Sugar Intake for Children: 12 grams or 3 teaspoons. Stevia has been recommended as the better and healthier sweetner but it is up to you and your doctor to decide. Hope this helps. Recommended Daily Sugar Intake for Children: 12 grams or 3 teaspoons. Stevia has been recommended as the better and healthier sweetner but it is up to you and your doctor to decide.

Hope this helps.

]]> Comment on Living With MODY by kikinit4jesus http://testingfordiabetes.org/living-with-mody.html/comment-page-1#comment-11533 kikinit4jesus Thu, 03 May 2012 05:43:57 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/living-with-mody.html#comment-11533 me have diabetes :) me have diabetes :)

]]> Comment on high blood sugar, but no symptoms!? by John Smith http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html/comment-page-1#comment-11532 John Smith Tue, 01 May 2012 10:51:36 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html#comment-11532 "Eat proper food, drink water and do regular exercise. also try to include Natvia in your daily diet. it will help you maintain your blood sugar level. visit this website for further details. http://natvia.com/" “Eat proper food, drink water and do regular exercise. also try to include Natvia in your daily diet. it will help you maintain your blood sugar level. visit this website for further details.
http://natvia.com/“

]]> Comment on high blood sugar, but no symptoms!? by Kai http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html/comment-page-1#comment-11531 Kai Tue, 01 May 2012 10:21:39 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html#comment-11531 Sure, Happened to me. I never got any of those warning "symptoms" for diabetes but because diabetes runs in my family and I always complain that I can't get sufficient time to do any significant exercising on work days, we decided to test me for diabetes--for years she'd been muttering that she can't believe I wasn't diabetic by now so this past time she ordered a different type of blood tests (3 of them) and, yup, results came in diabetic. 155 isn't extremely high so you've caught it in time and can start to manage your disease before it doesn't anything real bad to you. You will have to change your diet and get some form of exercise every day, you might have to take an oral medicine to help, and you'll probably find yourself losing weight. And if you can lose weight and get your glucose numbers to stay within normal ranges, you might not have to take any medicine (but you'll always have to be aware of what you are eating and how it will affect you). Oh, and welcome to the club! Sure, Happened to me. I never got any of those warning “symptoms” for diabetes but because diabetes runs in my family and I always complain that I can’t get sufficient time to do any significant exercising on work days, we decided to test me for diabetes–for years she’d been muttering that she can’t believe I wasn’t diabetic by now so this past time she ordered a different type of blood tests (3 of them) and, yup, results came in diabetic. 155 isn’t extremely high so you’ve caught it in time and can start to manage your disease before it doesn’t anything real bad to you. You will have to change your diet and get some form of exercise every day, you might have to take an oral medicine to help, and you’ll probably find yourself losing weight. And if you can lose weight and get your glucose numbers to stay within normal ranges, you might not have to take any medicine (but you’ll always have to be aware of what you are eating and how it will affect you). Oh, and welcome to the club!

]]> Comment on high blood sugar, but no symptoms!? by Mariya http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html/comment-page-1#comment-11530 Mariya Tue, 01 May 2012 10:17:06 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html#comment-11530 yes fasting blood glucose is pretty indicative test for it. sounds like you risk factors for it also. yes you can have it without symptoms. get educated asap and learn to manage it! if you can control your blood sugar, you can live a long life with few complications. yes fasting blood glucose is pretty indicative test for it. sounds like you risk factors for it also. yes you can have it without symptoms. get educated asap and learn to manage it! if you can control your blood sugar, you can live a long life with few complications.

]]> Comment on high blood sugar, but no symptoms!? by John W http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html/comment-page-1#comment-11529 John W Tue, 01 May 2012 10:05:27 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html#comment-11529 You have diabetes, a fasting level above 126 mg/dl means you're diabetic, and the symptoms are long term such as nerve damage leading to amputation of limbs due to un-noticed damage, loss of eyesight, damage to the vagal nerve resulting in an inability to control your entire digestive tract and having to take food in intravenously etc. The urination occurs when the glucose level is over 180 mg/dl, the dehydration and thirst occurs due to the urination, so yes it's possible to be diabetic without those symptoms but you will have them eventually if you go untreated. You have diabetes, a fasting level above 126 mg/dl means you’re diabetic, and the symptoms are long term such as nerve damage leading to amputation of limbs due to un-noticed damage, loss of eyesight, damage to the vagal nerve resulting in an inability to control your entire digestive tract and having to take food in intravenously etc. The urination occurs when the glucose level is over 180 mg/dl, the dehydration and thirst occurs due to the urination, so yes it’s possible to be diabetic without those symptoms but you will have them eventually if you go untreated.

]]> Comment on high blood sugar, but no symptoms!? by TheOrange Evil http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html/comment-page-1#comment-11528 TheOrange Evil Tue, 01 May 2012 09:32:04 +0000 http://testingfordiabetes.org/high-blood-sugar-but-no-symptoms.html#comment-11528 Yes, it's possible. Your blood sugar is firmly in diabetic range, but it's not really high enough to bring on the more common symptoms of diabetes, like frequent urination and increased thirst. Like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes is really a "silent killer" because many people never experience symptoms and only get diagnosed through routine blood work, often after many years with the disease. (That's what happened to me.) You should be happy that you don't have diabetic complications or blood sugar high enough to cause symptoms. Hopefully that will make your blood sugar management easier. By the way, I was diagnosed when I was 25 going on 26, so I truly do sympathize with your position. No one thinks they'll receive a diagnosis like this so young, but the good news is that you caught this early enough and that there's no reason your life expectancy has to be shortened as long as you take control of your blood sugar now. Good luck and PM me if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to. Yes, it’s possible. Your blood sugar is firmly in diabetic range, but it’s not really high enough to bring on the more common symptoms of diabetes, like frequent urination and increased thirst.

Like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes is really a “silent killer” because many people never experience symptoms and only get diagnosed through routine blood work, often after many years with the disease. (That’s what happened to me.)

You should be happy that you don’t have diabetic complications or blood sugar high enough to cause symptoms. Hopefully that will make your blood sugar management easier. By the way, I was diagnosed when I was 25 going on 26, so I truly do sympathize with your position. No one thinks they’ll receive a diagnosis like this so young, but the good news is that you caught this early enough and that there’s no reason your life expectancy has to be shortened as long as you take control of your blood sugar now. Good luck and PM me if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to.

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