Look at the positive. You may have helped save/prolong their lives, and do
what their doc hasn't.

I'm sorry to say, it is time for a doctor visit.

It won't matter much what Dad ate the night before...  That is a
diabetic result.  As is Mom's.

Any two morning tests of 126 or over means a diagnosis of diabetes.

I can understand being upset, but also know, that with some changes in
food and exercise, they can live long healthy diabetic lives.  Better to
catch it early before much damage is done.

Oh, and if they smoke, STOP!!!

Jennifer

Here's how ignorant I am -- I guess this means they are diabetic?  Just a
wild guess.  I really don't know.

You know that they won't change anything until they buy into it.
Confirming your guess will only make them defensive, not cause them to
see the light and bow down at your feet because of your superior
judgment and wisdom.

Why?  The doctor is only going to tell them stuff they already know and
aren't choosing to do.

Fat people are fat because they choose to over-eat and not exercise.  If
they decided to change they would change.

Dally, whose Dad weighs well over 300 pounds and knows of what she speaks

Sorry to hear it. I guess diabetes is a possibility. Certainly, a
doctor visit would be indicated.

However, though I'm sure you are very upset, realize that your parents
must live their lives and make their own choices. They may choose to
change things about their WOE and exercise... and they may not. They
may prefer to simply take pills.

Set a good example... and don't get crazy if they don't see the
*light*.  

I don't think threatening to cut off communication is a good idea for
any of you. Remember, you want to enjoy having your parents around as
long as you can, whether they live long healthy lives, or shorter less
healthy ones.

Best, and take care of yourself during these trying times.

Cynthia

A good reason for them to start restricting carbs (and junk) and getting
more exercise.

One dark day on Usenet, Ignoramus31660 <ignoramus31660@NOSPAM.31660.invalid> said:

LifeScan.

Yes, it is doctor visit time. No, this does not necessarily mean
they are diabetic -- don't jump to conclusions and don't scare them
needlessly. Regardless of what has been posted here, what they ate
and what time they ate it *can* make a big difference. Daily testing
is vital for confirmed diabetics, but as a spot test, it's rather
pointless. For a true picture of what's going on, they need to have
an HbA1C blood test, which averages glucose level over a 3 month
period.

Get them to see a doctor, and don't get your medical advice from
Usenet (including me). I wish them and you the best...

J.J. in WA (diagnosed Type2 Feb. '04)

Bummer.  Perhaps they are early enough along that it can be
controlled by diet alone?

Marsha/Ohio