has any1 got diebeties

[babyjjbaby]

went to have a test at chemist today and it was 8.8 is that overly high or not to high got to go back tomorrow for a fasting blood test also does it make u tired if u have it and make it harder to lose weight thanks

Hi,

I don't but my DS does. I think the normal range for adults is between 4-7(after 2 hrs after a meal) so it's not that high.

ok thanks i am always thirsty and tired aswell

Being thirsty and feeling exhausted are definitley signs of diabetes. Other symptoms include needing to pee frequently (especially at night) and weight loss. You sometimes get thrush-type rashes aswell. Diabetes in adults can develop slowly, so if you do have it, then it'll probably be easier to manage if you're in the early stages. You should gets lots of support from your GP and Diabetes.UK.Org if you are diagnosed.:-)

thanks i haven't lost any weight so don't really know do u need all the symtoms

Had you just eaten when you took the test?

8.8 is perfectly normal if you've had a meal in the last couple of hours.

no i hadn't eaten for bout hour and halfg and that was 2 pieces of toast and bit of margerine and i only drink no sugar squash aswell

It's still within normal range.

Does diabetes run in your family? Is that what's raised your concerns?

I think you can start to lose weight as well with type II (confusingly)

no it doesn't run in the family it's just that i have some of the symptoms and she said it was a bit high is there anywhere with a list of the symptoms i can look at

baby, are you a hypochondriac by any chance?

nah i went and had a fasting blod test and it was 7.4 which is still high