Hi chicks: I have been coming to 3fc for weight loss support, and had some success before my life was derailed with my parents health problems. These are ongoing, but a bit less acute now, and the effects of the stress this year are showing on me.
One of the reasons I originally wanted to lose weight and be in better shape is that I am at risk for diabetes with family history and personal history. (second baby over 9 pounds, possible undiagnosed gestational diabetes) and my weight gain over the years. I spilled sugar in my urine about 16 months ago during a physical, and did a 75 g gtt then, with normal results except hypoglycemia on the 2 hr.
The last few weeks, I have been more tired, thirsty and sleeping poorly, since I have to wake up to use the bathroom so many times a night.
SO, I checked my blood sugar with a glucometer. ( I am a midwife, use it for work) IT was 7 mmol as a fasting sugar. That by itself is pretty much diagnostic, but did a whole 75 gram gtt today, doing glucometer checks with the blood draws. The fasting was 7.2, and the 1 hour 11.2. The 2 hour was normal at 6.5. (sorry, don't know about conversions for this to make sense to americans, but 5.3 is top of normal fasting bgl)
I will review the results with my doctor in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I am taking this seriously, realizing that I haven't been eating well, that I MUST do better, now and for the rest of my life, so I can keep to the quality of life I enjoy now.
I plan to come back to 3fc regularly and WORK at getting a handle on this.
I look forward to support here and on other threads, and to having the benefits of your collective wisdom specifically with dealing with diabetes.
thanks