Blood sugar of 220? Could this be diabetes?!
Question: Blood sugar of 220.? Could this be diabetes.?
My mom 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.?
She is a bit overweightHealth Question & Answer
She is a bit overweightHealth Question & Answer
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She would have to have a glucose tolerance test to diagnose that. It is were you fast for 8 hours before the test to see if your body is producing an adequate amount of insulin. it definitely sounds like she might be on her way to developing diabetes if she doesn't already have it. Yes, you could be at risk to. There are some genetics in play. You can lower your risk by eating healthier, watching your weight, etc.Health Question & Answer
sounds like it ,she has to do a Urine test 24 hr collection.? make sure, probably do a liver panel looking for kidney and liver damage, you are what you eat so watch the fats and greasy food mcD Bking etc eat healthy you control your diet, low fat low cholestrol low salt EAT oatmeal dailyHealth Question & Answer
she could do, if she is a bit overweight it maybe type 2 in which you wont have a risk of getting it unless you are overweight as well, if type 1 then yes u may have a risk in getting itHealth Question & Answer
You have to look at the Liver health to determine the diabetes.Health Question & Answer
yes i think she should go to dr and get a complete physical and a Hemoglobin A1C done it will tell her how long her sugar has been highHealth Question & Answer
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We can help your mother reduce her blood sugar level.Health Question & Answer
We can help your mother reduce her blood sugar level.Health Question & Answer
yeah..it depends you might be at risk for getting if it runs in the family and if your overweightHealth Question & Answer
yes that is high....... i am sure the doctor will talk to her about it....Health Question & Answer