Does my mom have diabetes? Please help?!


Question: Does my mom have diabetes.? Please help.?
She got her blood tests back today and her blood sugar level is 220...very high. Her cholesterol is very high too. Does she have diabetes.? And am I now at risk for getting it.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
She likely has diabetes. Her doctor may want to do a second blood test just to confirm it.

Yes, if she does, you are also at increased risk.

Its a good idea to get tested every year if you have relatives with diabetes, just as a precaution, because the earlier you detect and start treating it, the less damage it will do early in the disease.

Ask your doctor to do an HbA1c test every year.Health Question & Answer

Was she fasting when she had the bloodwork done.? 220 is high, but if taken right after eating a very sugary snack, it might not be accurate. She should have a blood test called hemoglobin A 1 c...this will give the level of sugar in her blood for the past few weeks, you want an A 1 c to be below 7. There is evidence that diabetes is hereditary, but you can help avoid it by watching your diet, keeping your weight under control, and exercising.Health Question & Answer

She may have but she really needs to go see a doctor. My mother has it as well, type two diabetes. You really need to have her checked out. It is a serious disease. The doctor should have told her something about it anyways but you know doctors. You should be checked for it every so often because if a family member and/or if it runs in your blood. It is a serious disease. I could be at risk for it too. I know I will be checked for it as well in the future. Please go and get checked because you never know what might happen if you don't get checked. You may die from it. It is a disease. No matter what anyone says.Health Question & Answer



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