I took the 1 hour test for gestational diabetes. I measured at home 1/2 hour after drinking the liquid and
I was at 167. My question is – does the level spike up after drinking and then go down in a normal non diabetic person. My doctors office hasn’t given me results yet. [...]
Can I test myself for Diabetes by using someone else’s blood-glucose meter?
If so, how would I do it.
Yes you can borrow a friend’s blood glucose meter and fresh lancet to take a spot reading that is only good for the time you take it. I would have them guide when to take such a sampling. [...]
Is there another reason high glucose levels?
Is there another disease or disorder that will raise blood glucose levels to make it seem like you have Type 2 diabetes?
Other disorders, beside diabetes, that can cause hyperglycemia could be:
1. eating disorders (bulimia nervosa);
2. some medications (beta blockers, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, niacin, pentamidine, protease inhibitors, L-asparaginase,[1] and [...]
