Impaired Glucose Tolerance

[Landy]

<b>1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?</b>

Just a guess...but maybe 5 years of borderline, controlled by diet/exercise only

<b>2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes?</b>

Um....probably not, but each case is different.


<b>3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this?</b>

As AnD mentioned, high blood sugar levels will make you tired and when mine are high, I notice that it makes it harder for me to breath too.

<b>4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?</b>

When you did the 2 hour post meal reading, had you had your normal amount of sugar with the meal? If the 199 was the worst case scenario (lots of sugar), then maybe not, but if you purposefully watched sugar intake, knowing that you would be checking your sugar in 2 hours, and it still was 199, then I would say insulin may be a good thing for you, especially if weight gain/retention is an issue with you.

 

[Landy]

<b>1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?</b>

Just a guess...but maybe 5 years of borderline, controlled by diet/exercise only

<b>2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes?</b>

Um....probably not, but each case is different.


<b>3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this?</b>

As AnD mentioned, high blood sugar levels will make you tired and when mine are high, I notice that it makes it harder for me to breath too.

<b>4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?</b>

When you did the 2 hour post meal reading, had you had your normal amount of sugar with the meal? If the 199 was the worst case scenario (lots of sugar), then maybe not, but if you purposefully watched sugar intake, knowing that you would be checking your sugar in 2 hours, and it still was 199, then I would say insulin may be a good thing for you, especially if weight gain/retention is an issue with you.

 

[Landy]

<b>1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?</b>

Just a guess...but maybe 5 years of borderline, controlled by diet/exercise only

<b>2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes?</b>

Um....probably not, but each case is different.


<b>3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this?</b>

As AnD mentioned, high blood sugar levels will make you tired and when mine are high, I notice that it makes it harder for me to breath too.

<b>4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?</b>

When you did the 2 hour post meal reading, had you had your normal amount of sugar with the meal? If the 199 was the worst case scenario (lots of sugar), then maybe not, but if you purposefully watched sugar intake, knowing that you would be checking your sugar in 2 hours, and it still was 199, then I would say insulin may be a good thing for you, especially if weight gain/retention is an issue with you.

 

[Landy]

<b>1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?</b>

Just a guess...but maybe 5 years of borderline, controlled by diet/exercise only

<b>2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes?</b>

Um....probably not, but each case is different.


<b>3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this?</b>

As AnD mentioned, high blood sugar levels will make you tired and when mine are high, I notice that it makes it harder for me to breath too.

<b>4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?</b>

When you did the 2 hour post meal reading, had you had your normal amount of sugar with the meal? If the 199 was the worst case scenario (lots of sugar), then maybe not, but if you purposefully watched sugar intake, knowing that you would be checking your sugar in 2 hours, and it still was 199, then I would say insulin may be a good thing for you, especially if weight gain/retention is an issue with you.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[mom2lillian]

Hi Sue,
I also have impaired glucose tolerance for about the past 13 years.

1. How long have people had impaired glucose tolerance before it turned into diabetes?
I have had at least 1 number out and noted as 'trending towards diabetes' since 14. I only learned this though when requesting medical records about 5 years ago. I have been borderline since my first OGTT at dx about 6 years ago.

2. Is it possible for it not to turn into diabetes? Anything is possible with proper diet and excercise.

3. The only symptom I have is extreme fatigue. I told them this and they didn't seem concerned. What can I do to possibly stop this? When my sugar gets high I get tired for a bit, you need to learn to eat to balance sugar with protein and fat so this doesnt happen.


4. I am only one number off from diabetes. Does it make sense that they don't want me on insulin?

Yes you are one # off but that was after a huge dose of sugar so now they want to see what your body is doing when you eat as your normally would. SOmetimes eating right etc can help take a burden off your pancreas so even if it is failing you can get a 'honeymoon' sydrome where it will start workign well again. This same thing happens alot of tiems when someone first starts taking insulin.

I have two sisters who are type 1 diabetics and I had borderlien gestational diabetes so if you have any questions about food ideas etc I know CFRD is different but I might be of help so feel free to chat or pm me.

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

*adjusts bi-focals*

I missed the small word "test" in my original response....so you <b>did</b> have a maximum amount of glucose, I presume. I thought your doctor just had you do a random 2 hour check.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
So, seeing as how your b.s. level was 199 with all of that glucose, then you should be OK w/o insulin at this stage. Just don't go eatin' a whole box of chocolate covered cherries in one sitting or anything like that<img src="i/expressions/lips.gif" border="0">

 

[sue35]

Thank you all for the replies, they really mean a lot to me. A lot of you said that you control it with diet, what types of things do you eat? How much sugar should I have a day? I don't really know where to start with all this. Do I stay away from all sweets all the time? I mean, I really like yogurt but does something like that have too much sugar?


I am going to get the device that will prick my finger so I can test my sugars at home. I was hoping that they didn't mean insulin when they upped my prednisone but now I am thinking they do.

I just really want to be able to control it and have no idea where to start<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

 

[sue35]

Thank you all for the replies, they really mean a lot to me. A lot of you said that you control it with diet, what types of things do you eat? How much sugar should I have a day? I don't really know where to start with all this. Do I stay away from all sweets all the time? I mean, I really like yogurt but does something like that have too much sugar?


I am going to get the device that will prick my finger so I can test my sugars at home. I was hoping that they didn't mean insulin when they upped my prednisone but now I am thinking they do.

I just really want to be able to control it and have no idea where to start<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

 

[sue35]

Thank you all for the replies, they really mean a lot to me. A lot of you said that you control it with diet, what types of things do you eat? How much sugar should I have a day? I don't really know where to start with all this. Do I stay away from all sweets all the time? I mean, I really like yogurt but does something like that have too much sugar?


I am going to get the device that will prick my finger so I can test my sugars at home. I was hoping that they didn't mean insulin when they upped my prednisone but now I am thinking they do.

I just really want to be able to control it and have no idea where to start<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

 

[sue35]

Thank you all for the replies, they really mean a lot to me. A lot of you said that you control it with diet, what types of things do you eat? How much sugar should I have a day? I don't really know where to start with all this. Do I stay away from all sweets all the time? I mean, I really like yogurt but does something like that have too much sugar?


I am going to get the device that will prick my finger so I can test my sugars at home. I was hoping that they didn't mean insulin when they upped my prednisone but now I am thinking they do.

I just really want to be able to control it and have no idea where to start<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">