I think I might be diabetic...

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Registered: 10-06-2007
I think I might be diabetic...
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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 2:07pm

Hi,

I had a baby 6 mths ago. During my pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes. I was on insullin. After having the baby I was told to have my diabetes checked at about 2 or 3 months post partum. I never bothered. I thought I'd loose weight. I never bothered with that either. For a couple of weeks now, I've been extremely tired and I have dry mouth. I just took my blood sugar level with the finger prick test and it said 11.7. Is that high? I think so, eh? Could someone give me a hint? Thank you!

Tracie

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 3:59pm

Hi Tracie and welcome to the board.


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Registered: 10-06-2007
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 4:19pm
Thank you so much for your input. Of course it wasn't what I was hoping for, but it is what I expected... Thank you! I'll be calling tomorrow a.m. for a doctor's appointment.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 4:57pm
Glad you are going to call.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 01-24-2008 - 11:03pm

Hi Tracy,


You really wanted that test to be under 6, I am afraid. So I am glad that you are calling your doctor. Please let us know what you find out.



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