Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
why on earth are they testing you for Diabetes type II?
I had a false reading for diabetes 2, ie. elevated blood sugar level that indicates my natural insulin production is not kicking in at the right time to stabilize it. I don't know if I lack natural insulin production sensitivity --my layperson's explanation.

Then I got retested again and the tests indicated I was normal. Both tests were just the normal blood drawing tests, no prescribed ingestion of pure glucose.

My doctor-sister insisted that I request my family doctor for the glucose test because it is a far more accurate test for detecting diabetes II tendencies.

That was nearly 2 yrs. ago. Now I am getting the real test..because I had to insist on it. I just haven't gotten around to it because it requires staying at the lab for 2 hrs. before they draw your blood 2nd time, to compare blood sugar levels before and after glucose. Right now I have personal time during day to do this test..

Past 2 yrs., I still noticed that when I do eat alot of white rice, pasta, etc. without immediate exercise afterwards, I feel crappy and drawn-out. But now, wonder what results will be when last few months I've been cycling regularily alot more and hence, producing natural insulin to regulate blood sugar level. Usually for diabetes II people, dietary changes and regular exercise brings it under control.

I know, I don't look like a diabetes II candidate. Will find out soon.