<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
		>
<channel>
	<title>Comments on: could the fasting test be wrong for diagnosing diabetes?</title>
	<atom:link href="http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/</link>
	<description>A blog to echange experiences, ideas, and questions regarding diabetic testing and being diabetic.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:13 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
		<item>
		<title>By: Caffeinated Content</title>
		<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-419</link>
		<dc:creator>Caffeinated Content</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/#comment-419</guid>
		<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://kansieo.com/members&quot;&gt;Caffeinated Content - Members-Only Content for WordPress&lt;/a&gt;


Endocrinologist is the type of specialist that sees people with diabetes.  However it seems like you are being a bit of a hypochondriac.  You levels aren&#039;t that high and actually are within the normal range.  Plus remember that the fasting test at the doctor&#039;s office most of the time is going to be more accurate than a test on a home meter.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://kansieo.com/members">Caffeinated Content &#8211; Members-Only Content for WordPress</a></p>
<p>Endocrinologist is the type of specialist that sees people with diabetes.  However it seems like you are being a bit of a hypochondriac.  You levels aren&#8217;t that high and actually are within the normal range.  Plus remember that the fasting test at the doctor&#8217;s office most of the time is going to be more accurate than a test on a home meter.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: Create a video blog...instantly.</title>
		<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-418</link>
		<dc:creator>Create a video blog...instantly.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/#comment-418</guid>
		<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com&quot;&gt;Caffeinated Content&lt;/a&gt;


Blood drawn peripheral (through a vein in the arm) usually yields lower results than blood drawn from the finger.  I&#039;ve had glucose levels vary by 20-30 points (much like the numbers you gave).

As far as pre-diabetes goes, 100 is a perfectly normal reading fasting.  Fasting range is 70-120.  Anything over 200 is considered diabetes.  Most doctors I know consider monitoring patients who have fasting readings over 160.  (They don&#039;t administer medication; they just watch to make sure the levels don&#039;t get any higher.)

If you want to see another doctor (and even if they tell you same thing, at least you get the peace of mind you need), then you need to see an endocrinologist.  They specialize in diabetes and other conditions related to endocrine disorders.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Caffeinated Content</a></p>
<p>Blood drawn peripheral (through a vein in the arm) usually yields lower results than blood drawn from the finger.  I&#8217;ve had glucose levels vary by 20-30 points (much like the numbers you gave).</p>
<p>As far as pre-diabetes goes, 100 is a perfectly normal reading fasting.  Fasting range is 70-120.  Anything over 200 is considered diabetes.  Most doctors I know consider monitoring patients who have fasting readings over 160.  (They don&#8217;t administer medication; they just watch to make sure the levels don&#8217;t get any higher.)</p>
<p>If you want to see another doctor (and even if they tell you same thing, at least you get the peace of mind you need), then you need to see an endocrinologist.  They specialize in diabetes and other conditions related to endocrine disorders.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: Website content</title>
		<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-417</link>
		<dc:creator>Website content</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/#comment-417</guid>
		<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://kansieo.com/members&quot;&gt;Caffeinated Content - Members-Only Content for WordPress&lt;/a&gt;


Perhaps the information in these series of articles could help you in figuring it out, or at least help you converse with your Drs:

Living With Diabetes :
 - &quot;The Silent Killer&quot;
 - The Challenge of Treatment
 - A Disease of the young?
 - The Role of Glucose, the Pancreas, and Sugar
 - Diabetes Simplified

Understanding Your Doctor :
 - Doctors in a Changing World
 - Doctors Under Stress</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://kansieo.com/members">Caffeinated Content &#8211; Members-Only Content for WordPress</a></p>
<p>Perhaps the information in these series of articles could help you in figuring it out, or at least help you converse with your Drs:</p>
<p>Living With Diabetes :<br />
 &#8211; &#8220;The Silent Killer&#8221;<br />
 &#8211; The Challenge of Treatment<br />
 &#8211; A Disease of the young?<br />
 &#8211; The Role of Glucose, the Pancreas, and Sugar<br />
 &#8211; Diabetes Simplified</p>
<p>Understanding Your Doctor :<br />
 &#8211; Doctors in a Changing World<br />
 &#8211; Doctors Under Stress</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: diabetes testing</title>
		<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-416</link>
		<dc:creator>diabetes testing</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/#comment-416</guid>
		<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com&quot;&gt;Website content&lt;/a&gt;


an endocrinologist or a general practitioner. your pills may have an effect on your blood glucose
there are two tests to correctly diagnose diabetes oral glucose challenge test and oral glucose tolerance test. you have to take both for a better diagnosis. also let a liscened professional do the test and interpret it. talk to your doctor about your results and method for clarification</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Website content</a></p>
<p>an endocrinologist or a general practitioner. your pills may have an effect on your blood glucose<br />
there are two tests to correctly diagnose diabetes oral glucose challenge test and oral glucose tolerance test. you have to take both for a better diagnosis. also let a liscened professional do the test and interpret it. talk to your doctor about your results and method for clarification</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
	<item>
		<title>By: <a href='http://kansieo.com'>Kansieo.com</a></title>
		<link>http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-415</link>
		<dc:creator><a href='http://kansieo.com'>Kansieo.com</a></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://diabetictestingblog.com/could-the-fasting-test-be-wrong-for-diagnosing-diabetes/#comment-415</guid>
		<description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://kansieo.com/members&quot;&gt;Caffeinated Content&lt;/a&gt;


You could see an endocrinologist or go back to your regular doctor and request another blood check.  I&#039;m sure the lab results were correct.   Of course, make sure you&#039;ve not eaten anything after midnight.  I also have symptoms of diabetes but my glucose levels are within normal range.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://kansieo.com/members">Caffeinated Content</a></p>
<p>You could see an endocrinologist or go back to your regular doctor and request another blood check.  I&#8217;m sure the lab results were correct.   Of course, make sure you&#8217;ve not eaten anything after midnight.  I also have symptoms of diabetes but my glucose levels are within normal range.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
	</item>
</channel>
</rss>
