How long pre diabetic

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Ender

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As my blood sugars have been high in the past, and are a bit higher these days, i was wondering what the transition for most people were once they figured out they had blood sugar issues. I was about 17 when they realized they were high, and have basically been glucose intolerante for the last 6 years. I guess i should strart looking into insulin.

So, one more question...when you first because diabetic..and your symptoms weren't too severe (fasting glucose of 5.5-6.5 mmol/l) and a two hour level after meals of about 9-12mmol/l. What were your treatment options at this stage? Were you able to get by with say a long lasting insulin, or oral meds...or did you go straight to injections after a meal. I know most people's situation can be different, but can anyone relate to a situation like mine?

thanks guys
Kiel
 
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Ender

New member
As my blood sugars have been high in the past, and are a bit higher these days, i was wondering what the transition for most people were once they figured out they had blood sugar issues. I was about 17 when they realized they were high, and have basically been glucose intolerante for the last 6 years. I guess i should strart looking into insulin.

So, one more question...when you first because diabetic..and your symptoms weren't too severe (fasting glucose of 5.5-6.5 mmol/l) and a two hour level after meals of about 9-12mmol/l. What were your treatment options at this stage? Were you able to get by with say a long lasting insulin, or oral meds...or did you go straight to injections after a meal. I know most people's situation can be different, but can anyone relate to a situation like mine?

thanks guys
Kiel
 
E

Ender

New member
As my blood sugars have been high in the past, and are a bit higher these days, i was wondering what the transition for most people were once they figured out they had blood sugar issues. I was about 17 when they realized they were high, and have basically been glucose intolerante for the last 6 years. I guess i should strart looking into insulin.

So, one more question...when you first because diabetic..and your symptoms weren't too severe (fasting glucose of 5.5-6.5 mmol/l) and a two hour level after meals of about 9-12mmol/l. What were your treatment options at this stage? Were you able to get by with say a long lasting insulin, or oral meds...or did you go straight to injections after a meal. I know most people's situation can be different, but can anyone relate to a situation like mine?

thanks guys
Kiel
 
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Chaggie

New member
I was mild diabetic for 4 years, I was able to control it pretty
well with diet, exercise and glipizide 15 mg before breakfast and
dinner.  last checkup they decided I was full diabetic and put
me on lantus.
 
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Chaggie

New member
I was mild diabetic for 4 years, I was able to control it pretty
well with diet, exercise and glipizide 15 mg before breakfast and
dinner.  last checkup they decided I was full diabetic and put
me on lantus.
 
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Chaggie

New member
I was mild diabetic for 4 years, I was able to control it pretty
well with diet, exercise and glipizide 15 mg before breakfast and
dinner.  last checkup they decided I was full diabetic and put
me on lantus.
 
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coltsfan715

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Well I was first tested for diabetes when I was in the 8th grade .. so I guess that would put me at about 13. I was technically pre-diabetic then I think. My blood sugars were slightly elevated, but we were told I was not diabetic.

Fast forward (4 years) to my senior year of high school - age 17 - and I was diagnosed with diabetes. I did not have regular blood work done for my blood sugars, at the time my docs office did not include that in their annual work up - or if they did it was never an issue until I was diagnosed. Since I was not diagnosed until my blood sugars were running consistently above 300 and closer to 400 my only option was insulin. I took two shots a day at first a combo of short acting and long acting insulin (Humalog and HumalinN). Now I take Lantus once a day and Novolog with meals. I am going to be getting a pump soon though, so I will be going off the Lantus when that happens.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

New member
Well I was first tested for diabetes when I was in the 8th grade .. so I guess that would put me at about 13. I was technically pre-diabetic then I think. My blood sugars were slightly elevated, but we were told I was not diabetic.

Fast forward (4 years) to my senior year of high school - age 17 - and I was diagnosed with diabetes. I did not have regular blood work done for my blood sugars, at the time my docs office did not include that in their annual work up - or if they did it was never an issue until I was diagnosed. Since I was not diagnosed until my blood sugars were running consistently above 300 and closer to 400 my only option was insulin. I took two shots a day at first a combo of short acting and long acting insulin (Humalog and HumalinN). Now I take Lantus once a day and Novolog with meals. I am going to be getting a pump soon though, so I will be going off the Lantus when that happens.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

New member
Well I was first tested for diabetes when I was in the 8th grade .. so I guess that would put me at about 13. I was technically pre-diabetic then I think. My blood sugars were slightly elevated, but we were told I was not diabetic.

Fast forward (4 years) to my senior year of high school - age 17 - and I was diagnosed with diabetes. I did not have regular blood work done for my blood sugars, at the time my docs office did not include that in their annual work up - or if they did it was never an issue until I was diagnosed. Since I was not diagnosed until my blood sugars were running consistently above 300 and closer to 400 my only option was insulin. I took two shots a day at first a combo of short acting and long acting insulin (Humalog and HumalinN). Now I take Lantus once a day and Novolog with meals. I am going to be getting a pump soon though, so I will be going off the Lantus when that happens.

Lindsey
 
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