Fasting glucose

onematch
onematch Posts: 241 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I had a blood test taken a few weeks ago and while my doctor said all the results were fine, I noticed that my glucose was 103. It was even marked by the lab as being outside the normal/healthy range. I have another appointment scheduled in January and am already trying to lost weight and eat better (i am about 50 lbs overweight). Do you think this is worth a call to the doctor to see if she overlooked the result or if she thinks the level is not yet worrisome?

At what point does a physician normally say "hey we have a problem here?" I'm trying to figure out if she misread the test or if I shouldn't be so concerned since it's just over the 100 threshold.

Thanks!

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I just had my bloodwork done yesterday, so this is timely. 103 is barely over the edge of "normal" though still strange it wasn't brought up. My doctor goes through each line and if something is at the high end of normal, she'll point it out. However, I wouldn't worry about it since it is near a normal level and you will see her in a month and a half anyway. I would definitely bring it to her attention next time you are in the office. If it was off the charts or quite elevated I would call, but you are barely over the edge.

    Also, that number will likely steadily decline as you lose weight. I lose a total of 30 pounds and just had my first round of routine bloodwork done since the weight loss. My numbers were never bad, though some were on the high end of "normal." My HDL (good cholesterol) is way up, my LDL is down, triglycerides are down...amazing what impact your diet has on EVERYTHING!

    I wish you much success on your weight loss. It's a long road but so worth it!
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    I have another appointment scheduled in January and am already trying to lost weight and eat better
    I think you'll be fine waiting until January. Bgl numbers tend to slowly creep up over a long time rather than take a big leap all at once. Stick with your plan, if the numbers are higher in January then you probably want to elevate the issue with your physician.

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