Hi, I usually post on the bipolar board so this is my first time here. I was looking on the internet and everything I read said you blood sugar level should be about 100, but when my husband tested at a health fair (fasting) saturday it was 349! Is this dangerous? We were both tested for diabetes last week at the doc and my husband had not fasted. I have relayed the news to the doc's office but it could be days before I here something. He also has almost every symptom I found for diabetes looking on the internet.
Any thoughts?

If he tested that high fasting then he is diabetic and needs to see a doc asap. A trst result of 349 is way too high.

A non-diabetic would never have a blood sugar of 349. If he is still fairly young, it could be type 1 or type 2. Type 1's are usually diagnosed under the age of 25, but can be diagnosed up to age 40. Type 2's can be diagnosed at almost any age now (many pre-teens now have it). Is he overweight? Many type 2's are. What was his non-fasting blood sugar at the doctor's visit last week? Did the doc tell you? I would make sure you get a hold of your doctor to discuss this further and 349 is high and if that is his fasting number, his post-meal numbers may become dangerous.

On another note, perhaps the test performed at the health fair was not done correctly, there is also that outside chance.

I agree with CJ...a non-diabetic would NEVER have a blood sugar that high. Even after eating a high-carb meal, a non-diabetic's blood sugar would rarely go above 150, if even that high. It is a good idea to have it re-tested, or to have him go for a glucose tolerance test.

If your husband is a Type 1, this could be dangerous; however, if he's a Type 2, it can wait a few days until you hear from your doctor. Unfortunately, since you don't know which type he is, I would recommend that he reduce his consumption of carbohydrates until he can see his doctor...no bread, potatoes, starches of any kind. Limit fruits, and limit the high-sugar, high-starch vegetables like peas, corn, carrots and beets. And have him drink LOTS of water. Yes, he'll pee more, but it will keep ketones from building up in his system.

The other option is to go to the emergency room, especially if he starts feeling dehydrated or nauseous.

How high was his blood sugar in the doctor's office? If it was over 200, the doctor should have had him come back for a fasting test the next day. Also, has your husband recently been sick? Sometimes a virus can trigger the immune response that causes T1 diabetes, so if he's been sick recently, insist that his doctor run a C-peptide test to determine if he's got T1 or T2 diabetes.

Good luck, and please let us know what happens.

Ruth

I spoke to the doc today he said his non fasting blood sugar was 333. The doc diagnosed him as type two and has already called in a prescription. We go see the doc next week.

My husband is 25 and we are not sure of his weight because it is over 400lbs. he probably weighs close to 500.

I already checked out a book from the library and will make sure he follows a diet and exercise program. It's the least I can do he takes care of me and I am bipolar so thats like living with a lunatic sometimes. :jester:

Thanks for your replies, I will probably be visiting this board often I felt wlcome here.
pillbug

Pillbug,
Well, I'm glad to hear that his doctor actually WAS on top of things. I know this is hard to do (having failed several times myself) but even a rather small weight loss could significantly improve his ability to utilize his body's own insulin.

Two things you may want to request from his doctor: A referral to a registered dietician (RD) who can go over diet, food portions, choices, etc. with him (and you), and a diabetes education course or referral to a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Many local hospitals give courses, and this is a great way to begin learning about diabetes and also to meet other people who are dealing with it.

And I know I speak for many on this board when I say that we will do our best to help you and your husband by answering any questions and providing general support.

Ruth