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My Diabetes 2 Backwards Numbers---Anyone else?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 26, 2021 | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
I have experienced a similar issue most of my life. Morning sugars are typically 140, occasionally lower 130, and sometimes 160’s or higher. My daytime sugars are reasonable 95-115 mostly, with occasional high 80’s. Postprandial numbers are mostly “in range” My A1c numbers are reasonable, 5.7 - 6 or occasionally slightly higher. But a few fructosamine tests have suggested that the A1c’s may not be reliable. My primary will not diagnose me as Diabetic, and a visit to a Endocrinologist’s PA likewise is non-committal. I had a dietitian consult who suggested the typical exercise and diet controls, and that meds would probably not change my numbers. I live in a more remote town and Endocrinologists are few and hard to see. I am 65 and my PA will retire at the end of the year. Maybe a new look with a new physician will help clarify this issue.
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Hi @johnnyv sorry to hear of your concerns. It would not hurt to get another physician to get their opinion. Wouldn’t you have to eventually? Is it the PA(physician’s assistant) that is retiring or your physician as well? If need be the physician can suggest seeing an endocrinologist.
Years ago I worked 3rd shift for 15 months. I knew then that it affects the blood sugar levels to become higher. I have included a webmd link with an explanation. Hope it helps. Toni
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@johnnyv Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You feel that you should be evaluated for medication to control your sugar but your providers have not officially diagnosed you with diabetes.
Members like @avmcbellar @elegantgem @mojosteve1961 @templely @jeannetta @contentandwell have recently discussed diabetes and may be able to help answer your question and/or point you in the right direction.
It sounds like you have a good plan as far as getting a new provider once your retires. I wonder if you have considered traveling for specialist care and if that is a possibility?