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[Maligna]

Forgive me, as I know nothing about this topic and I'm now pretty worried. Just wondering if anyone here with experience dealing with blood glucose levels could talk to me.

Just had a blood glucose test done at work along with blood pressure. Blood pressure was fine but then when the nurse went to test my Glucose, she told me to expect to see a number between 4-10. And if it was 8-10 that's too high. So we do the test and it's nearly 11.

A couple of factors to consider are that I had just eaten a cinnamon raisin bagel an hour before which she said could have affected it. (Although, she didn't say if one bagel could throw you way over the limit. I should have asked about that...) But besides that I have been feeling just generally shitty physically and mentally in the past couple years, which kicked off with stomach issues that are still unresolved after numerous doctor visits.

I work in an office, so I sit down 8 hours a day. However I walk nearly everywhere in my life, always take the stairs (5 flights up and down 6 times a day at work (sometimes I take extra breaks from sitting to go all the way up to the 12th), I stand when I play games and I eat generally pretty well/healthy. I'm not overweight either.

We're going to do another test in a week or two, but should I brace myself to learn I'm suddenly diabetic? What kind of blood glucose level does a diabetic person usually have? Is there any chance this is a fluke?

Funny thing is, last time I got this test done 5 years ago I was actually really low at around 3.7 if I'm remembering correctly.

Thanks for any advice you can give about what I should do/prepare to hear.

Edit Wasn't aware this mattered at first but I'm in Canada. So I guess that means something for this measurement.

 

[Qblivion]

Talk to a fucking doctor. That is the only medical advice you should hear from internet strangers.

 

[weemadarthur]

Are we talking about an A1C measurement here? That's not a current blood glucose reading.

 

[SpiritSlayer]

Go to a doctor

 

[jmdajr]

Was it the a1c test?

Doesn't seem possible because an 11 would be ridiculous.

edit: well I guess there is worse

 

[kirblar]

A couple of factors to consider are that I had just eaten a cinnamon raisin bagel an hour before which she said could have affected it. (

Yes, you're supposed to be fasting. If you just ate the test is worthless.

 

[Alrus]

What are we testing here? Do you have units? Just a number isn't really helpful.

 

[xintin]

You should be fasting before an A1C, but I don't think a bagel alone would shoot it up to 11. You probably have a high number regardless.

Simple dietary changes do wonders for A1C, though. I work in an office as well and simply changing what I ate brought mine down to an acceptable range from the sky high number I had when I first found out I was diabetic

 

[Korey]

You're supposed to fast before a blood glucose test.

Schedule an appointment with a doctor and let them know you want the fasting blood glucose and A1C tests done.

The doctor will also be able to interpret the test results for you.

 

[jmdajr]

I scored 5.8 and was upset!

Anyhow I wouldn't take any of this lightly. Do something now.

edit: yes fast and do the tests again.

edit edit: I used to think I ate healthy.

 

[Stabby McSter]

get them tests redone

fast next time

give me your cinnamon raisin bagels

 

[Degenerate]

A1c is a test of how well your glucose is controlled over a 3 month span. So with a A1c of 10.7, you need to see a doctor and a dietitian.

 

[Huff]

A1c doesn't requiring fasting - as it is an average of about the past three months of your normal blood sugar

If that's what was done. See your healthcare provider for follow-up and retesting if necessary

 

[Maligna]

To those of you saying talk to a doctor, of course I will. Just thought maybe some people here could have experience/insight on this.

Also, as stated in the OP I'm retesting in a week or two as well.

Yes, you're supposed to be fasting. If you just ate the test is worthless.

Yeah, they never told us that.

What are we testing here? Do you have units? Just a number isn't really helpful.

Sorry, all I know it's what she told me which was the number 10.7.

 

[Huff]

Additional resources

https://www.diabeteseducator.org/patient-resources

 

[sfedai0]

Whats your diet like OP?

 

[Degenerate]

What are we testing here? Do you have units? Just a number isn't really helpful.

Its an A1c test, if you had a glucose of 10.7, you wouldn't be talking. You want your A1c to be under 6.

 

[TickleMeElbow]

You should be fasting before an A1C, but I don't think a bagel alone would shoot it up to 11. You probably have a high number regardless.

Simple dietary changes do wonders for A1C, though. I work in an office as well and simply changing what I ate brought mine down to an acceptable range from the sky high number I had when I first found out I was diabetic

I had a glucose test and forgot to fast, so my doctor did an a1c instead. He said it doesn't matter if you fast or not before those.

 

[Anfony O]

Highly doubt that is a HbA1c (due to the rapidity of the test) that's for starters. It was most likely a rapid blood sugar level. Wherebdo you live OP? Europeans/Australians use a different measurement models ( mmol/L instead of mg/dl) for blood sugar readings. Your bagel DEFINITELY influenced your reading, especially seeing there was 1 hour only between it. To be on the safe side, get a fasting blood sugar test done and you should be good.

 

[Maligna]

Whats your diet like OP?

Diverse things, 98% home cooked. Never fast food or preprepared. Try to eat vegetarian at least half the week.

Only thing I can think of that I do wrong is I probably eat portions that are too big.

Highly doubt that is a HbA1c (due to the rapidity of the test) that's for starters. It was most likely a rapid blood sugar level. Wherebdo you live OP? Europeans/Australians use a different measurement models ( mmol/L instead of mg/dl) for blood sugar readings. Your bagel DEFINITELY influenced your reading, especially seeing there was 1 hour only between it. To be on the safe side, get a fasting blood sugar test done and you should be good.

Live in Canada.

 

[Niahak]

Sorry, all I know it's what she told me which was the number 10.7.

See post here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=231209530&postcount=5

I'm guessing you're not in the US and this number is bG in mmol/L and not A1C, which means it's highish but not awful (it's the far right number not the far left number which most people are talking about).

 

[Deleted member 17706]

See a doctor, but ask him or her about cutting out carbs from your diet. Doing so will absolutely bring your blood glucose to normal levels.

I recommend following Dr. Ted Naiman on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tednaiman). He's a local Seattle doctor who advocates a low carb approach for general health and especially for people struggling with diabetes or pre-diabetes. He posts a lot of images showing the dramatic improvements in his patients (anonymously, of course). Like this one!

 

[Eegah]

Was it the a1c test?

Doesn't seem possible because an 11 would be ridiculous.

I should introduce you to my patient panel.

Also, you do not have to fast for an A1c. This test is the average glucose over the past three months. Having a bagel before the boos draw will not affect this average.

 

[Fades]

Sorry, all I know it's what she told me which was the number 10.7.

That sounds like it's just a current glucose level test. For context, my diabetic mother was told that a glucose level of between 5 and 10 was normal *two* hours after eating. 10.7 a single hour after eating something with a large amount of carbs doesn't seem incredibly high to me. Still, you should be tested again after fasting, which you already said you will be, so you're doing what you need to.

Canada here too, btw.

 

[Korey]

I had a glucose test and forgot to fast, so my doctor did an a1c instead. He said it doesn't matter if you fast or not before those.

That's true. It's clear he didn't get the A1C test though. He probably got the glucose test in weird European units.

Anyways, gotta fast for that. Test is worthless after you ate a cinnamon roll.

 

[Maligna]

Thanks for all the info everyone!

 

[Mosse]

Its an A1c test, if you had a glucose of 10.7, you wouldn't be talking. You want your A1c to be under 6.

Not if you use mmol/L instead of mg/dl. Here in Sweden we use mmol/L as units.

 

[jmdajr]

I'd watch your sugar intake. I used to think things like juice, and flavored yogurt/oatmeal was healthy.

It's trash.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

sounds like mmo/l measurement are you in the EU? that seems a little high.

 

[Bronetta]

I work at a medical centre so I can give you some advice


1) Blood tests should usually be done fasting (8-12 hours, nothing except water) to get accurate results


2) You live in Canada? Go see a goddamn walk-in/family doctor. What the hell do you have a health card for? It infuriates me to no end seeing people asking for medical diagnosis online. Don't fuck around with your health, go see a doctor.

 

[El Pescado]

Its an A1c test, if you had a glucose of 10.7, you wouldn't be talking. You want your A1c to be under 6.

My A1C was 13.8 when I was diagnosed last year. It's 5.5 now. I had to go through with some major dietary changes, but my doctor says if I can maintain these numbers I'll be completely off medicine in a few months.

 

[Iorv3th]

That's true. It's clear he didn't get the A1C test though. He probably got the glucose test in weird European units.

Anyways, gotta fast for that. Test is worthless after you ate a cinnamon roll.

You can do an A1C test now the same way as doing a glucose test though. They just prick your finger and read it on a small machine.

If it's that high (and it is A1C) get yourself to a doctor immediately. But it is strange the lady didn't tell you what it was.

 

[Indrid Cold1]

Why do you stand while playing games lmao. Sit down bud and enjoy.

 

[jett]

That's high even if you're not fasting. You're probably diabetic, pre-diabetic at least. From personal experience, a ketogenic diet will help you a lot. You say you eat healthy, but I'm gonna call some doubt on that buddy.

 

[daveo42]

Go to the doctor. Like months ago. Blood sugar isn't anything to fuck with.

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

1. Talk to your doctor and
2. Get your glucose levels measured after fasting (I did it by getting mine right after waking up) at a lab

If your doctor says you're ok after examining the results then you're good. CONGRATS! Probably was that pastry you had.

If your doctor says it's high, but not too high, he/she may ask for another test and examine again. If it's still somewhat high then CONGRATS! You're very likely prediabetic like me! It doesn't mean you're type 2 yet, so it's somewhat resversible and definitely maintainable with proper diet and exercise.

If your doctor says it REALLY high twice then CONGRATS! You could very likely have type 2 diabetes! You'll have to do the whole proper diet and exercise AND you'll have to start monitoring your glucose levels so that you're not too fucked by complications later. Oh, and you should get some insulin and pills to help you maintain.

Edit: I'm also in Canada. Shouldn't matter really. If you're
1. An ethnicity that is susceptible to the beetus like Asian, then you were already at risk
2. Have a family history of the beetus then you're also at risk
3. A fan of carbs like white bread and white rice and drink alcohol and sugary drinks, this also makes skews you towards the beetus. Sugary drinks = juice and even the stuff you squeeze out yourself. Regular fruit is better since the fibre helps with the sugar absorption so if you have a choice between orange juice and an orange, take the orange.

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

Cut back on carbs and sugar.
Get some kind of exercise, even walking is better than nothing.

 

[Four_Chamber]

Just echoing what others have said- you need to figure out what value was being tested. If A1c, it means a lot. If its some other weird test, it could mean nothing.

 

[RumblingRosco]

If it was an A1C test, you should add that to the OP. A lot of people here seem to think it was just a blood glucose test... But it also OST had to be an A1C test.

Note: A1C tests don't require fasting. Blood glucose tests do require fasting.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

99% chance that you're diabetic, OP.

See a doctor ASAP. If that goes much higher your life could be threatened.

Source: I called and asked my pops. He's an emergency physician and has been for almost 40 years and is still active in ERs across the US.

 

[Fades]

If it was an A1C test, you should add that to the OP. A lot of people here seem to think it was just a blood glucose test... But it also OST had to be an A1C test.

Note: A1C tests don't require fasting. Blood glucose tests do require fasting.

It wasn't a A1C test, because the nurse said that his consumption of a bagel would affect his results. It was a normal blood glucose test. In Canada we use mmo/L as a scale, which use different numbers than the US.

 

[Frankfurter]

I am a little confused why your work does glucose tests, but doesn't have a doctor nearby to tell you if your results are ok?

 

[ipitydatfu]

try again fasted. 190mg/dl is pretty cray

 

[Maligna]

I am a little confused why your work does glucose tests, but doesn't have a doctor nearby to tell you if your results are ok?

It's administered by a nurse who works in the building, she says it's high and we'll do another in a couple weeks.

 

[gwarm01]

Must be A1C. If that was your blood glucose you would be in a coma. Anyway, that number is very high and your bagel didn't measures long term blood glucose based on proteins that have been attached to glucose. Time to seriously adjust your lifestyle and likely start taking medication.

Edit: nevermind, read the posts

 

[hobozero]

It wasn't an A1C, OP was at work. It was a simple blood glucose test. You aren't supposed to test within 3 hours of eating - best to test immediately before meals or in the morning. The 10 number is actually kind of useless since you had just eaten, except in that it has you thinking about your blood sugar levels, which is always good. If you are worried you can easily get it tested again when you haven't eaten, especially if you know any diabetics who own a meter.

 

[cress2000]

Was it the a1c test?

Doesn't seem possible because an 11 would be ridiculous.

edit: well I guess there is worse

This chart needs some work. 4.0/50/2.8 is very low and surely a horrific experience.

 

[Fades]

It wasn't an A1C, OP was at work. It was a simple blood glucose test. You aren't supposed to test within 3 hours of eating - best to test immediately before meals or in the morning. The 10 number is actually kind of useless since you had just eaten, except in that it has you thinking about your blood sugar levels, which is always good. If you are worried you can easily get it tested again when you haven't eaten, especially if you know any diabetics who own a meter.

Thank you.

This chart needs some work. 4.0/50/2.8 is very low and surely a horrific experience.

Yeah, 2.8 mmol/L is getting into very low levels, to the point of getting sleepy and passing out.

 

[darkistheway]

A glucose of 11 after eating is not anything to panic about.

It's high but a fasting glucose is way more diagnostic. In our lab, we require 6 hours of fasting.

If you are concerned, see a doctor.

 

[singhr1]

Yes, you're supposed to be fasting. If you just ate the test is worthless.

Not necessarily, there are two types of blood glucose tests: fasting and random. Both have their own set of value ranges.

OP, depending on how your next test comes back (likely a fasting test and/or an A1C test) you may also get a glucose tolerance test which involves drinking a concoction with a standardized amount of glucose to test how your body reacts to a spike of glucose over the next 1 - 3 hrs.