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Question: Been feeling thirsty, urinating a lot, dry mouth, and 4 months ago tested and glucose fasting was 148. the symptoms came on about 4-5 weeks ago, lost a few pounds ( which I thought was great) but dad was insulin taking diabetic for 40 years, brother just started taking pills for same. I got a meter and tested when I woke up this morning level was 303 and about 4 hours later ( ate breakfast about 90 minutes before test second time) tested again and was 267. Guess I need to get into doctor and do have an appt for tomorrow, but am I ok until then? Otherwise feel fine.
Brief Answer:
If you feel fine, you can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read carefully your concern and understood your query.
The symptoms you described are due to high glucose level that should have persisted for the last 3 months.
Your treating physician will prescribe you the treatment tomorrow according to HbA1c result.
It is very probable that he will suggest insulin treatment ( having into consideration your symptoms).
If you do not have other symptoms, except of dry mouth, thirsty and frequent urination, you can wait until tomorrow.
If you have nausea and vomiting, anorexia, dizziness ect you should go to ER.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
If you feel fine, you can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read carefully your concern and understood your query.
The symptoms you described are due to high glucose level that should have persisted for the last 3 months.
Your treating physician will prescribe you the treatment tomorrow according to HbA1c result.
It is very probable that he will suggest insulin treatment ( having into consideration your symptoms).
If you do not have other symptoms, except of dry mouth, thirsty and frequent urination, you can wait until tomorrow.
If you have nausea and vomiting, anorexia, dizziness ect you should go to ER.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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