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Originally Posted by Brian (Post 500343)

Hi and welcome, I noticed they only done a fasting glucose test [ twice]which can be pretty useless in diagnosing prediabetes and diabetes 2, it is not unusual for prediabetics & diabetics to have normal fasting levels but once tested properly with a 3 -5 hour glucose tolerance test it can show a complete differant story, I was told I didn't have any signs of diabetes after a fasting glucose test but my neuro sent me for a glucose tolerance test and it turned out I was prediabtic, the cause of my nerve damage.

just a thought
good luck
Brian :)

Very interesting!

Thanks for the tip Brian!! I will most certainly will look at having a glucose tolerance test (if not by my neuro, i can easly get my family doctor to have these setup for me).

Thanks again for taking the time to reply. Its much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by ewhite1052 (Post 500224)

Hey Daniella,

Thanks for the reply and your kindness.

No other drug abuse...or dietary conditions that I know of. (Which makes it all the more fusterating.)

Its comforting to see other people my age are also inflicted by this... you don't know how many times I have heard "At your age its near impossible to have this"

Thanks again... hopefully we can all get through this togeather.

Yes I understand. Basically once a week I am told by someone you are too young to be here or have these problems. It is hard and especially I feel like many my age can't relate but I try to focus on the good supports I have. Do you have family that can help you? I really encourage you to ask them to go with you to apts. I agree with Brian a well. You sometimes have to look outside the box. I would see your gp. Hang in there