(Healthy Project) My prediabetes scare!

On 18th May, I went for a pre-employment medical check up at Shenton medical group. As it was not specified, I went for it without fasting. In fact, prior to my check up, I had lunch with my mum at Hong Lim food centre. Food was soooo good. We had crayfish hor fun, my usual teh (which has condensed milk) and sweet sweet tau sa pia. 

My test involved a urine test and I was told my urine contained sugar. Not knowing what that really means, I just took the same test again half an hour after doing my x ray and drinking lots of water. The result didn't come out well. Again, they detected sugar. This time, I was given a blood prick test to measure my blood sugar level. It was very high, at 9.2. Diabetes level is at 11 and mine was considered pre diabetes.

I really really freaked out. The doctor told me I may have pre diabetes and that I should go for a thorough Glucose Tolerance Test at a GP. After the check up, I was really really upset and scared. It dawned on me that whatever I have been eating and drinking have been damaging my own body. All the teh, bubble tea, desserts, processed foods are really bad for health. I was really torn and afraid because I felt that I was not being a good mother and wife. What if I really get diabetes in the future? How am I going to care for my family? I'm going to be a burden. All these thoughts were running through my head. 

I decided to take the detailed test on friday and before that, I was going to eat clean. No more sweet tea and drinks. Brown rice only. I even bought rolled oats, brown rice bee hoon, blueberries, wholemeal bread, which supposedly are good for diabetics!

I took the two hour test on 23rd and I was made to take a blood test before I drank this bottle of REALLY sweet glucose water. I took a blood test again after 2 hours.

I had to wait for half to one day. Thank goodness my result came back late that evening and the doctor told me my test result came back normal. My reading was far from the diabetes level.

I was so so so relieved. Despite my results coming back fine, I felt like this was a wake up call to me. To really take care of my health for myself and my family. It's really not a joke. Sometimes, it's too late if we don't take of our bodies early. 

I've stopped taking my usual teh. I think twice about having sweet desserts. I avoid sweet drinks. All these indulgences don't seem that worth it you know? You still can have yummy and healthy good food. I hope my family and friends will be mindful of what they eat. Now I tell my family about the real concerns about our food. I hope to continue on this healthy eating and always remember about this incident. Thank God for your guidance.