An odd question?

Question

I don't know how to exactly ask this question nor do I know how to describe it, but I will try my best here.

Back on December 10th, I went to the E.R. and found that I had diabetics, but they didn't say it was type 1 or 2 at the time.
They didn't bother to tell me that I had type 1 or 2 about 6 weeks ago, but the problem is one of my doctor's said it was type 1 and the other doctor said that it was type 2. They had mentioned a number like 8.0 - does anyone know what that exactly mean or does anyone know what I am describing because it is really difficult for me to describe. I have to see my doctor tomorrow and I want some of your ideas before I actually go and see him. Should I ask him to recheck my blood to see what the actual numbers are or what?
Any kind of answer will do.

Also, the doctor had changed my medication from one kind to the next and it doesn't change much of the numbers.

Answer 1

The number 8.0 is likely your Hemoglobin A1c, a blood test that they can do to see how well-controlled your blood sugar had been over the last 3 months. If yours was 8, you would likely be diagnosed as diabetic (the number for non-diabetics would be under 6.0). Are you on medication? You are most likely a Type 2 diabetic, but if not controlled, it CAN turn into an Insulin-dependent form of diabetes (type 1). Ask your doctor to test your fasting sugar and Hemoglobin A1c again; that way you can truly determine whether or not you are diabetic.

Answer 2

Likely the number 8 was your A1C, which is a type of average of your glucose over a period between 8 and 12 weeks. The higher your glucose levels stay the higher your A1C generally is. A type 1 diabetic needs insulin because the pancreas is not producing insulin. Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistnace. The pancreas is making insulin but for some reason the cells are not responding to it like they should. Insulin allows glucose to move from the blood into the cells so if it's absent or the cells are resistant to it this can't happen and the glucose remains in your blood stream. Type 2 does not turn into type 1....they are completely different diseases. A type 1 has to have insulin, a type 2 might progress to needing insulin, but it doesn't make them a type 1...they are still type 2s, they just use insulin. If you are overweight you are likely a type 2...but not always. If you started losing weight recently for no reason this could be a sign that you're a type 1. The way to find out is to see your doctor and have the appropriate tests ran. Sometimes these tests are not needed because it's obvious what type you have. Other times a person might acutally fall somewhere in between a type 1 and 2. There are antibody tests that check for the autoimmune response that is present with type 1's. The body is attacking the insulin producing cells and this leaves antibodies behind. They can also do a C-peptide test that measure an enzyme that is produced with insulin in equal amounts. If that test is low that would suggest type 1 too. You should see an endocrinologist that specializes in diabetes. Also, medication, depending on the type, can take a while to help with your glucose. In the case of type 2's medications are a small part of treatment. Exercise and diet are most important. Take care.

Answer 3

The number is from A1-C. Tells overall how high your count is over 3 month period. Ideal is 6.5 or below. The doctors will probably put you on pills at first to help you produce more insulin. Which would be type 2 diabetes. Type 1 is usually considered juvenile diabetes. Type 2 is called on-set or adult diabetes. You may have noticed extreme thirst, tired, hungry, weight loss or weight gain. Glad you got to the doctors. You would've past out. All sorts of trouble. Once you can get control you need to have blood tested daily and ideal then would be 70-110 is normal. If you have reads of 80- 132 you're doing good. Good luck.

Answer 4

8.0 refers to you HbA1c which is a measurement of your blood sugar for the past 3 months. 8 is higher than usual. For a diabetic, that number should be below 7.4. How old are you? Type 1 is juvenile onset and Type 2 is adult onset. Type 2 is hereditary and based on weight. If you have no family history then it is probably due to your lifestyle. If you're under 25 or so it may be Type 1 if you're rather healthy.

Answer 5

Hello? Type 2 diabetes can also be insulin dependent. Only a well informed qualified medical professional (doctor of medicine) can tell you what type you are. I am type 2 and take 120+ units a day and I have excellent control over my diabetes.

Answer 6

i don't know also what's 8 means, could be the glucose test in your blood, better clarify this to your doctor. If your still in doubt of everything better see another doctor with diabetes specialist an endo doctor for comparison of the diagnosis. For another information and to understand more, please read and click the site.Good luck




http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/basics.htm


http://www.noah-health.org/en/endocrine/diabetes/what/types/