I am 34, 5'8" and weigh 250 pounds. I have battled weight since I needed knee surgery in 1994 (sports injury)... so my weight has been yo-yoing since then... from 220 to 250 pounds.
When I checked my glaucose level last year it was 89, normal is between 90-140 i believe....
I don't exercise every day but once a week I jog/hike for 3 hours straight. I pretty much eat everything from greasy burgers to chinese food. But I don't drink coffee, smoke or drink alcohol.
So am I in danger??????
2007-03-22
10:49:45
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No, no one in family has diabetes. They are all skinny, I'm the only fat one due to the surgery.
I do feel tired more often.... but I don't drink much water except after I run for 3 hours then I drink couple of gallons.
2007-03-22
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Actually, normal is from 70 to 110, but 89 mg/dl is normal.
You have a great excess of weight. I wonder if your blood pressure, lipoproteins and cholesterol are all right...
2007-03-22 11:54:25
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answered by mbestevez 7
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2016-09-15 06:57:16
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answered by Lorenzo 3
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2016-05-20 11:15:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Anyone has the potential to develop diabetes, so you are not an exception. For me, it was mostly genetic though when I was diagnosed I was also not eating as I should. Since then I have changed my lifestyle but have still progressed to needing insulin.
If you are at all concerned about the possibility of becoming diabetic, you should really change your diet. It's not an easy process, so start slowly. You will find that once you stop eating so many starchy, fatty, greasy foods, you won't crave them so much. Replace them with healthier foods, especially vegetables. Also ask your doctor about periodic blood work, just to be safe. Treating and preventing diabetes requires a dedicated lifestyle change, not just a diet plan or an exercise routine. You actually have to modify those deep-ingrained behaviors that are so comfortable, however possibly life threatening. Please take care of yourself. Best wishes.
2007-03-23 00:21:34
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answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7
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Given no known family history of diabetes your risk is lower, however, your weight and poor diet are big factors.
You may be at risk for becoming prediabetic, or given that this glucose level was a year ago, you might already be prediabetic and not know it yet.
You could ask your doctor to do a fasting glucose tolerance test AND an HBA1c test (or an A1c test as its now commonly called). This test shows how your blood glucose averaged over the last month.
These tests will reveal what your blood sugar is doing now. What it was one year ago is irrelevant. Blood glucose changes from day to day and minute to minute.
For more info about the A1c test and how it can be used to predict the development of diabetes, see this link
http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2382
For more info about diabetes, see...
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_diabetes/type2.cfm
The real risk is that you might develop diabetes and not know it until there is quite a lot of damage done. Most people with type 2 go undiagnosed for 7 to 10 years!
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070223/HEALTHBEAT/70223002
It would probably be a good idea to work on losing some weight, even a small amount can make a big difference healthwise, try to eat a healthier diet, and to be more active daily rather than overdoing it once a week. Walking, dancing, or swimming are all excellent way to exercise. Swimming takes the strain off your joints. Lifting weights is good too if you learn to do it properly and safely.
And of course, an annual A1c test to keep an eye on your blood sugar would be ideal.
It has been my experience that weight never just yoyo's. It always creeps up, unless you work at keeping it down. Please act now to avoid trouble later. I had joint problems too and they ruined my health. Don't let them ruin yours, see your doctor.
Best wishes
EB
PS. I am not a doctor and this is not medical advise, just my opinion. Please ask your doctor about the A1c test, and the fasting glucose tolerance test, and keep a close eye on those levels.
2007-03-22 18:38:14
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answered by Anonymous
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I was recently diagnosed with glucose intolerance which is also known as pre-diabetes. My fasting glucose level was 113. I attended a Diabetes Education class on Tuesday. I learned that there are 3 basic things that affect our chances of developing diabetes. One of those things is heredity, which we can't control. The other 2 are increased weight and decreased activity levels. So, based on your weight and your activity level, I would so that yes, you may be in danger of developing Type 2 diabetes. I do not have any people in my family with diagnosed diabetes, but learned in my class that there are many cases of undiagnosed diabetes and glucose intolerance. As we get older, our pancreases begin to naturally stop producing enough insulin to keep our blood sugar balanced. To get an accurate blood glucose reading, it is important to have a fasting test done by a lab. If you have not had one done, then you may want to check with your doctor when you go in for your next check up. I have not had any increased thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained weight loss. These symptoms are not always present for people who become Type 2 diabetic.
2007-03-22 13:32:06
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answered by sevenofus 7
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You might be in danger of diabetes, despite the lack of an obvious genetic background, but you aren't diabetic based on your numbers at this time. Many of our grandparents or great-grandparents were never diagnosed despite being diabetic; their death certificates may have showed heart or kidney failure without noting that diabetes was the underlying cause.
In any case, at a BMI of 38 you are heading for other health problems whether or not you become diabetic. You need to aim to be in the range from 18-29; that would indicate a need to lose at least 60lbs.
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2007-03-22 13:07:14
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answered by Alan S 3
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Obesity, family history, and sedentary lifestyle are the biggest risk factors. Sounds like you have 1 out of 3 right now. Luckily your sugar looks great so far!
To reduce your risk, lose the weight and exercise more frequently, especially muscle building exercises cuz muscle is really metabolically active. Your risk over the next 10 or 20 years or so is probably about 25% is my guess.
2007-03-22 14:59:46
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answered by greengo 7
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It sounds like you're doing lots to prevent the onset. The only thing I would suggest is to space out your workouts. Intense workouts tend to slow your metabolism which can affect numerous things. For non diabetics the range is 60-105 according to new studies.
2007-03-23 10:31:41
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answered by heathermagoo13 3
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You do not get diabetes by eating. Relax, eat and enjoy.
2016-03-13 07:45:17
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answered by Anonymous
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