"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Boron Elgar said...
>
>> On Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:33:21 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
>>
>>>Called the Doc a few minutes ago.
>>>
>>>This was the result of the "fasting plasma glucose" blood test?!?
>>>
>>>Doc says I have diabetes. Will see him tomorrow.
>>>
>>>Andy
>>
>> Often, two fasting BGs above 125 are considered for a diagnosis, but
>> he may have other tests that he ran but did not give you details of.
>>
>> Anything between 100 and 125 is often diagnosed as "pre-diabetes" or
>> insulin resistant.
>>
>> The numbers swing around a bit for diagnosing, with some MDs allowing
>> a tad more leeway than others, sometimes because of insurance
>> implications, but at 120, you really need to follow this through with
>> your physician. Regardless of cut-off numbers, obviously, you are
>> compromised and will need to make some lifestyle changes and perhaps
>> take some meds.
>>
>> You've caught this early. You can control it easily with some
>> concentration and avoid complications pretty well if you're careful.
>> Best of luck to you.
>>
>> Boron
>
>
> Might this have been apparent when I had pancreatitus in 2004-2005?
> Malpractice? Or not written on my records? (same thing!?!?)
>
> Grasping at straws,
>
> Andy
>

Are you asking if you'd already had it then? Or if the pancreatitis caused it?
Neither may be the case, or one may be. There's no way to know for sure.
The important thing now is to snap about of the denial phase, breathe through that
desperate feeling, and get onto dealing with this diagnosis. Easier said than done,
believe me I know, but still necessary.

kimberly