Can I get a diagnosise myself by simply measuring my own blood sugar several times a day?

Question

If its normal on mult readings fasting and non??

Answer 1

You can self-regulate your insulin AFTER diagnosis using this method (though I wouldn't recommend it, as it's not as accurate as other methods). The initial diagnosis should include blood tests to rule out any other pathology (ie - it could be something other than diabetes causing whatever symptoms you're having).

Answer 2

Blood sugar is constantly changing, however, not much if you are normal. To check for Diabetes: a fasting blood sugar of 126 or more or random (anytime during the day) of 200 or more is in the diabetic range.

Answer 3

You could, but you're not going to get as accurate a reading as if you went to the doctor.

Non-diabetic range should be between 60-105. If you check it right after you eat, or after you've eaten lots of sugar, it will be higher. 2 hours after eating it should be no more than 40 more than what it was before you ate.

Answer 4

If it's normal all the time you should be fine, but if you're worried, go to your doctor. He can run a more advanced test on you. It involves taking your blood sugar, drinking liquid glucose (tastes like sugary orange juice), waiting about an hour, and taking it again.

Answer 5

Yes you can, and this will give you some informed basics--

Here's some general information about DIABETES--

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and other symptoms. The World Health Organization recognizes three main forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (occurring during pregnancy),[1] which have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but different causes and population distributions. Type 1 is usually due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin. Type 2 is characterized by tissue-wide insulin resistance and varies widely; it sometimes progresses to loss of beta cell function. Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes, in that it involves insulin resistance; the hormones of pregnancy cause insulin resistance in those women genetically predisposed to developing this condition.
Early symptoms are related to hyperglycemia and include polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger and abnormally large intake of solids by mouth), and polyuria (excessive urination). Later complications include vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, and predisposition to infection. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma glucose (blood sugar). Treatment is diet, exercise, and drugs that reduce glucose levels, including insulin and oral antihyperglycemic drugs. Prognosis varies with degree of glucose control.

Hyperglycemia is high blood glucose. Symptoms are--
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision


Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose. Symptoms are--
Sweating and palpitations
Pale skin
Hunger - to the extreme
Trembling
Irritability
Anxiety/aggression
Poor concentration
Feelings of faintness/dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Death


Normal blood glucose ranges from 70-110. Anything below 70...hypo..anything above 110..hyper.

In the US, about 90% of diabetics are type II and 10% are type I.


And here's what you can do about it--

According to recent studies conducted by the Pritikin Longevity Center, diabetes starts from too much fat in the diet and insufficient exercise, not malfunction of the pancreas as previously thought. The pancreas continues to produce insulin when you have diabetes but the body becomes insulin resistant. Research has shown that over 90% of diabetes cases can be TOTALLY CORRECTED with diet and exercise. That means that you don't have to have limbs removed due to diabetes-induced gangrene. You don't have to go blind or suffer cardiovascular abnormalities because of diabetes. You can actually REVERSE some of these conditions with diet (nutrition, not weight loss) and exercise, and the removal of parasites and candida.

Watch the 8-minute non-profit video http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , about diabetes diet.
Best of luck.

Answer 6

id say if you check it 3 or 4 times in a day ,and its 70 to 140 your ok.

Answer 7

doctor knows best.you may need other blood tests . lab is best

Answer 8

Yes, you can diagnose any diabetic problems..