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Is It Possible To Be Hyperglycaemic And Not Be Diabetic?

Can I be hyperglycemic and not be diabetic? I am a nursing mother who has been losing weight (due to nursing). Recently, I have seemed to have excessive urination (some very, very clear) and seem to be more thirsty than usual. My mind seems foggy and I am irritable and weak. Leg muscles are lethargic. Sometimes I experience a heavy chest and heart palpitations. My lifestyle is high stress due to homeschooling my 6 kids and I am a carb. eater. There is conflicting info based on type 2 diabetes in thin people who consume carbs. Other than getting my blood sugar tests next week. What can/should I eat to feel better sooner. Should I stay away from all sugar and carbs or do I need to eat them when I am shaky and weak?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello,
if I understood well, you're not diabetic but you're concerned about the risk of being diabetic due to your symptoms...
The classical diabetic symptoms are excessive urine production, weight loss and excessive thirst. You should definitely do a fasting blood glucose test.
Did you have gestational diabetes? Do you have a family history of diabetes type 2?
The test will be decisive for the diagnosing or excluding diabetes.
Since there is suspicion for diabetes because of your symptoms, I suggest you try to avoid too many carbohydrates (particularly simple sugars), eat more fiber and avoid gaining weight.
If you do have diabetes and high blood glucose, then there is no reason for you to feel shaky because of hypoglycemia. You may feel shaky and weak because of dehydration. This means that you should drink enough fluids (so as to relieve your thirst) and avoid the carbs.
I hope I've been helpful for you!
If you have more questions, please ask again and I'll be glad to help you more.

Kind Regards!
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Is It Possible To Be Hyperglycaemic And Not Be Diabetic?

Hello, if I understood well, you re not diabetic but you re concerned about the risk of being diabetic due to your symptoms... The classical diabetic symptoms are excessive urine production, weight loss and excessive thirst. You should definitely do a fasting blood glucose test. Did you have gestational diabetes? Do you have a family history of diabetes type 2? The test will be decisive for the diagnosing or excluding diabetes. Since there is suspicion for diabetes because of your symptoms, I suggest you try to avoid too many carbohydrates (particularly simple sugars), eat more fiber and avoid gaining weight. If you do have diabetes and high blood glucose, then there is no reason for you to feel shaky because of hypoglycemia. You may feel shaky and weak because of dehydration. This means that you should drink enough fluids (so as to relieve your thirst) and avoid the carbs. I hope I ve been helpful for you! If you have more questions, please ask again and I ll be glad to help you more. Kind Regards!