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JustAnswer Customer: My bood sugar level is 216.
JustAnswer Customer: Is this pre diabetic, Diabetes I, or II.
JustAnswer Customer: Can you tell me
doctor_charles: : Hello Is this fasting blood sugar level?
doctor_charles: : What are the units of 216?
doctor_charles: : Is it mg/ml?
doctor_charles: : Do you have family history of diabetes?
JustAnswer Customer: No family history of diabetes.
JustAnswer Customer: This is a non fasting blood sugar level.
JustAnswer Customer: I do not the units of 216- whether is mg/ml.
JustAnswer Customer: I was just called to say my potasium level was 3.8, which they said was fine but my blood sugar was 216.
doctor_charles: : Level of Blood sugar on waking up with an empty stomach should be normally between 80 to 110 mg/dl.
doctor_charles: : A random (taken at any time of day) blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL or more is considered as high.
doctor_charles: : Your condition is labeled as Diabetes-II.
doctor_charles: : Healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing are the basic management tools for type 2 diabetes.
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JustAnswer Customer: David thank you for your prompt reply to my question.
doctor_charles: : Thankyou for using justanswer.com
JustAnswer Customer: Thank you Doctor David for your prompt reply to my question.
JustAnswer Customer: I fell much better knowing this.
doctor_charles: : Thankyou & welcome for your future querries.
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JustAnswer Customer: David Can you please tell the difference between Diabetes I and Diabetes II Awaiting you reply
JustAnswer Customer: Waiting for your answer to my question about the difference Diabetes 1 and Diabetes2
doctor_charles: : When the body is producing no insulin – this is Diabetes Type 1.
doctor_charles: : This type of diabetes can be due to a virus or autoimmune disorder in which the body does not recognize an organ as its own and attacks it.
doctor_charles: : This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed before age 40.
doctor_charles: : When the cells do not respond correctly to the insulin – this is Diabetes Type 2.
doctor_charles: : High blood sugar is a result of this.
doctor_charles: : It is used to be thought of as the adult onset type of diabetes.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: I would like to clarify for you how the diagnosis of diabetes is made.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: While you may have Diabetes, a random blood sugar above 200 does not necessarily make the diagnosis of diabetes UNLESS you also have symptoms of diabetes, which includes frequent urination, increased thirst, weight loss, increased appetite.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: If you are not having any of these symptoms, you do not meet the criteria at this time for the diagnosis of diabetes.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: Your doctor may want to order a fasting blood glucose to further evaluate you.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: Dr Abby
JustAnswer Customer: Thank you for your information but I did have terrrible increased thirst and increased appetite before I advised by the nurse of my sugar level of 216.
JustAnswer Customer: My doctor was not in the office but advised her to tell me that I should go on sugar free diet and low carbohydrates.
JustAnswer Customer: I have been gaining weight lately and was constantly told how he would like me to cut down on certain foods but I had a hard time doing this because of increased appetite.
JustAnswer Customer: Now I know part of the reason for having this increased appetite and thirst.
JustAnswer Customer: I am having a little trouble with my choice of foods so I am trying to get more information on diet.
JustAnswer Customer: Thank you for contacting me.
JustAnswer Customer: I appreciate it.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: You are welcome.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: I just wanted to make sure you were given all of the information.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: I hope that you feel better.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: You may want to ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetic nutritionist.
Dr. Abby: US Board Certified MD: Dr Abby
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