High blood sugar

Last Friday I did a fasting blood sugar for 14 hours, and had my blood drawn. In the past, my reading was usually around 84. This time, it was 112! I've decided to change food plans, so I can start losing weight consistently. This is a warning sign that I might be developing diabetes, and I'm scared! My husband already has diabetes, and gained 10 pounds (according to his doctor's scale) last time he was there. I need to do something by next week! Denise Phares

My mother was diagnosed as being diabetic a couple of years ago. I am following her diabetic diet to lose weight and seeing some success. You are welcome to email me and I will get you in touch with my mom who would be more than happy to help you with your food planning. You can also look at my profile if you would like. I try to post pretty consistantly and have posted a little about what I am doing in my eating. Take advantage of this website and any other help you can get because diabetes can lead you to a short and miserable life. My grandmother got it and was expected to die any day for the last fifteen years of her life due to pancreatitis that can come with diabetes. She finally died this past Christmas and sadly it was a relief to see her leave her pain behind. -Nicki