Just told by doctor i have diabetic condition

[Zaheer1978]

my fasting blood test is 127 and random was 194 and i had factor of 6.6 which according to doctor is not pre diabatic condition. My weight is 83.6 and height is 175 cm please guide

[Cabernet]

i really appreciate the explanation.   I have been around 90-110 because I am so nervous about being diabetic. I watch everything I eat.  I don't want any problems or complications, so again thanks.

[jemma116]

In the UK 6.3 (6.3 mmol/l = 113.4 mg/dl) is considered as being glucose intolerant.

The reading to determine whether you are a diabetic or not was reduced in 2013 to 6.9 (6.9 mmol/l = 124.2 mg/dl).  It used to be much higher than that before, but I don't know what it used to be.

It is highly likely that those people who had complications from diabetes did not control their blood glucose adequately.  

6.9 mmol/l = 124.2 mg/dl            = Type 2 Diabetes
194 mg/dl = 10.77778 mmol/l     = Type 2 Diabetes  

Urine samples would only show up glucose on the urine dip stick if the glucose levels are over 194 mg/dl

The NICE guidelines state the following post meal blood glucose level targets for Type 2 diabetes should be under 8.5 mmol/l
8.5 mmol/l = 153 mg/dl


The NICE guidelines for pre-meal blood glucose level targets are for
Type 2 diabetes should be: 4 to 7 mmol/l   :-

4 mmol/l = 72 mg/dl
7 mmol/l = 126 mg/dl

Hope that helps

[diabetes86]

That depends
doctors, internist, endocrinologist and nutritionist  used to say if your under 200 your OK... then they found that people who fallowed there advice still went blind and lost feet.

So  doctors, internist, endocrinologist and nutritionist lowered the threshold to 160.  they found that people who fallowed there advice still went blind and lost feet.

Now  doctors, internist, endocrinologist and nutritionist  say 140...

It is known that BG over 140 causes complications.  so you decide where you want your BG after eating.

Me... I dont want to be one of the stastics to lower BG under 140.

We do know NON diabetics do NOT get diabetic complications.  Non diabetic people do not go over 120 after a meal.

your life you chose.

[Cabernet]

you mention that after eating 2 hours your BG should be <120

I live in the United States and three doctors, internist, endocrinologist and nutritionist say it should be under <140.  

What are we to follow?  Thank you.

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[Super_sally888]

Yes, your numbers are diabetic.

Diet and exercise and possibly medications will be required to control your blood sugar.  Please learn about diabetes and it's management.  With good control you will be fine.

Low carb, moderate protein, high healthy fats diet is a very good way to manage diabetes.  Further regular (daily) exercise will help.

You will need to get a blood sugar meter and test your blood sugar 2 hours after eating.  Your target is to keep your blood sugar after eating < 120.  Using your meter you will learn what you can and can't eat.

If despite your best efforts you cannot meet this target, then you will need medications to assist in control..

[diabetes86]

Many of us diabetics have found that eating LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) helps to control BG (Blood glucose) since it is carbohydrates that raise BG  ALL carbs raise BG, eating fewer carbs help to lower BG.