Quote Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl View Post
That's certainly good news you don't have diabetes, but if I were you I would my doctors exactly what tests were run and what were the results (not just 'normal' but the numbers, the ranges, even better ask for copies of the lab reports). For example, even a slightly elevated fasting blood sugar can be a predicter of future diabetes that can be prevented by dietary changes. Changes in your blood work over time can be another good indicator, another good reason to have it all in your files. I ignored borderline results for years (at my doctors insistence), and in my case it would have been better if I changed my diet sooner.

Regarding mammograms and false positives. Yeh, we have to all make our own decisions, but I will continue to be screened for whatever I can be screened for. l.

After I see my family doctor, I often just want to hear what my sister-phsyician's opinion is. She lives in another province so I would consider her opinion not definitive because she's not here to have examined me. But she does explain to any family member, in far greater detail, medications, diagnoses and doctor's directives to patients. And she has advocated on behalf for family members for better care, patient's right to info....

She felt the nature of the 2nd blood tests was not a good testing method. In her opinion, for real verification and 2nd time closer testing for diabetes 2, there should be 2 hr. glucose test. One ingests pure glucose and after 2 hrs., they test your blood if your insulin production will respond quick enough or properly.

so good point, Triskin, ... I do now want to cut down my sugar intake to near 0 except for special occasion treats (like my birthday soon...). Rework my good carb intake..

By the way, the sister-physician herself.....about 4 years ago...had a health scare and elevated blood sugar bordering on diabetes 2.

She knew what her doctor would tell her, so instead of seeing her doctor, she just went ahead and went on low GI diet, lost 50 lbs. over 6 months. Yes, she was overweight. And yes, doctors should follow their own advice. Her blood sugar level is normal as a result of completely changed eating habits and exercise. But she is self-monitoring herself because she is pregnant and diabetes triggered by pregnancy can happen if she regains too much weight post-birth.