Originally Posted by Coffeebean

I don't know if I have a blood sugar problem or not. I did have gestational diabetes 30 years ago where I had to take an insulin shot during both of my pregnancies. Now, I am in my early 50's and one doctor tells me I am insulin resistant and the other says I have a chronic diabetes problem causing many of my pain issues. I am so confused.

I started seeing a neurologist in January due to some other health problems (RSD, nerve impingements, etc). She requested blood work and when she saw my A1C was 6.4; she said I have diabetic neuropathy issues. However, my internist said I am only insulin resistant. I have been complaining to my neuro doc that my legs, hips and feet hurt and she said it is from diabetes. Can this happen when my A1C is only 6.4? My fasting morning blood sugars will range from 136 to 110, depending on my diet and activity level. I do not check my sugar reading much (I hate the needle and blood stuff) but I found two hours after lunch my BS readings were 264 and 267. I am confused about the numbers. I know when I was pregnant, my blood sugar was over 650, so 267 does not seem high to me.

Thanks for any suggestions or input.

Lisa