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Question: hi,my son is 6.wgt 26 kg, ht 4 feet. over last few days i noticed him urinating very frequently.may be he is taking bit more water than usual, but i cant say if he has fatigue. i got his blood sugar test done home, fasting came to be 6.1, random came to be 7, and after meal las night came 5.4. i am just worried about random sugar level. is 7 normal for his age?

Answer:
Hi, Rima. Thank you for your question to the forum.
While the ranges for a diagnosis of diabetes vary depending on whether the test is done
as a fasting or random glucose (the presence or absence of symptoms will also aid
the diagnostic process), importantly there can be a difference in results between
blood taken from a finger prick and that taken via a formal blood test
(with blood taken from the arm). 
Care also needs to be taken in interpreting finger prick blood glucose levels as sticky
fingers or dirty hands can affect the result. It’s also important to make sure that the 
test strips are in date and meter calibrated properly, as this will also affect the 
accuracy of the reading. 

Frequent urination and fatigue can be indicative of diabetes; however there are

 

other potential diabetes-related signs. These include excessive thirst, and weight change.

A correct diagnosis is essential. At this stage we would suggest that you discuss 
your concerns with your General Practitioner.
Best Wishes

 

 


Natalie Smith
Diabetes Educator
Australian Diabetes Council