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By admin, March 29, 2009 9:37 am

If I have a flat curve glucose tolerance test why does my doctor tell me I have prediabetes?

I thought pre-diabetes was due to high glucose not low glucose. My test results were as follows: baseline was 88 then after glucose it tested 87 and then 101. All, as far as I know, are fasting levels. How does this red flag diabetes and not hypoglycemia or something else? She is talking about putting me on Metformin. Also, I can exercise and exercise and eat very healthy and am still significantly overweight. Nothing happens when I exercise or change my diet. It’s incredibly frustrating!

Sivie, you are more than welcome to seek a second opinion by another Dr. Not all Dr. approach or interpret test results the same way.

Fasting levels should be between 70- 100. 100 – 125 is pre-diabetes and anything over 126 is diabetes.

I know plenty of Dr’s who are quick to Rx Metformin for fasting levels of 105 or 113 but I also know Dr’s who simply recommend a change in diet and added exercise which is also a totally acceptable way to approach it.

You can speak with your Dr about alternatives, and yes diet and exercise can help manage your glucose levels. BUt if you ask me your glucose levels are perfectly fine.

My father had blood work done by his regular physician and his fasting was 105. The Dr wanted to diagnose my father as pre-diabetic but his Endocrinologist (Dr who specialized in Diabetes) said that he was fine. Dr’s always have different opinions.

Also, before diagnosing anything you should also have your A1C checked in combination with your fasting levels / glucose cure.
The A1C tells the Dr your overall average blood sugar levels for the prior 3 months. That is also helpful in determining if you need medication or not.

If you dont want to be on Metformin you don’t have too. With your numbers its not crucial.

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