Blood sugar level 6.9

[apa108]

Hello , I  was just told  by a receptionist at the office  that my blood sugar level is  6.9 , which is slightly higher than normal but not diabetic.. Can any help on the topic .I have  to see my Doc on Monday .
I have problems  with urination and  semen leakage recently and checked for  std  but all tests  were -ve .I also  feel  too much  gas in my stomach and feel extremely uncomffortable .I am only 30 Year old.
Please let me knnow

[Zoelula]

You might have noticed above I stated "If you live in the U.S. I'm going to assume that number is an A1C". You didn't respond to that. You now mention that you live in Canada and that this was a fasting blood sugar. That is entirely different, because 6.9 is equivalent to 124 which is, in fact "pre-diabetes" not diabetes. This is the reason you have to be very clear communicating if you seek information on an internet website!

I have no idea about the STD situation and what if any relevance it has to pre-diabetes..none probably. You said you have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so that is the time to write down any questions you have and make sure you are clear on exactly what the doctor is recommending.

[apa108]

Hi ,
Somehow  I assumed  that standards are  same  in both countries.
My apologies for confusion.

[Zoelula]

There is a different measuring system for blood sugar in the two countries, which led me to believe you were referring to another test, H1C which averages blood sugar over a period of a couple months. I'm sorry that I led you astray by saying you were over the line to be diagnosed. For fasting blood sugar the standards are: Under 100-non-diabetic, 100-125 pre-diabetes and 126+ diabetes. Since your number 6.9 is equivalent to 124 (multiply by 18) you are just under the line. As your doctor will tell you it will be very important for you to change your eating patterns, exercise and lose any excess weight to slow down or prevent the progression to diabetes. Once you meet with your doctor I suggest you do more research and find a website with more traffic where you can learn from other people how to manage pre-diabetes. Good luck to you.

[apa108]

Is it possible to lower the lever  from where it is  .Or it  just keeps  going up.

[Zoelula]

As I mentioned above, diabetes is a progressive disease but  it is possible to slow down or prevent the progression  with control of diet, (eliminating sugar and reducing carbs), exercise and a healthy weight. Oral meds may be prescribed if needed. There is a lot of information available on the web. You might start with BloodSugar101.com. Also ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetic educator.

[apa108]

Hi ,
lets say that i keep a strict control on my diet and  do a good  exrcise and  bring my level down  about  6 or lower .will i  still be  prediabetic. what will happen  my body's resistance to insulin etc etc ?