Last year my sister's doctor told her that her blood sugar was slightly elevated, but he hasn't said anything to her about this since. Should she be concerned?

She needs to have the bloodwork repeated and see what it is now.
If it's still up then she probably needs further testing to see if there is a problem.

About last year.
The doctor wasn't concerned enough to order further bloodwork then so it was probably ok.
Did he ask her to watch what she ate and exercise?
Had she been ill recently and perhaps taken steriods?
I think even non-diabetics are affected by steriods.
Was she under major stress last year? I'm not sure but perhaps stress will shoot up even non-diabetics blood glucose.
How long had it been since she ate and what had she eaten?

If her doc doesn't think repeat bloodwork is neccessary then perhaps she should seek a second opinion.

You have lots of good points, as usual. I think the problem is two-fold: her doctor told her to eat less sugar, but that was it. Since he hasn't said anything else, she's ignoring it. A second opinion, or at least acting her doctor for more info on what's happening right now and what she should expect in the future is the best idea, but that means she has to confront what might be happening.

Ahhh, head in sand syndrone.
That is such a detrimental normal human behavior.
I do that sometimes too.

Your right to be concerned about her because she could certainly have diabetes and is setting herself up for some serious complications.

Doctors around here will give you advice then if you don't follow up they let it go.
Kinda like if she doesn't care enough to follow my advice then why should I stress myself out by keep on talking to her about it.
He sould certainly try again to convince her that she's facing some tough time in the future.

Her doctor should have said more than just eat less sugar.
Believe it or not some doctors just don't know enough about diabetes to really give good advice.

Since this is your sister your in a tough stressful place.
I hope the issue is resolved soon.

Thanks for your concern. I guess each of us only makes changes when we're good and ready to do it!

That's oh so true.

I have spent a lot of time being frustrated with my family.
I finally had to let it go.
While I still voice my opinion at times I just don't let it get to me as much as it use to.
I can't change my family but changing how I respond to them
Certainly made it much less stressful for me.

You're saying just what I've been reading lately about stress: we can't change the source of our stress, but we CAN change how we react to the stress. Wise words!

I am just recoving from "head-in-the-sand syndrome" and am paying for it dearly.
Checking my bs at 7 am and again at 9 pm. For the last 3 mornings, the readings have been the same as the night before. What am I doing wrong?

Congratulations on taking charge of your health! Have you talked with your doctor about blood sugar goals, and what specific things she recommends you do to lower blood sugar levels? That's the first place I would start.

Hello,

I am new here and not sure I have figured this site out yet. Anyway will give it a try. I had bloodwork done and I am upset with myself. my alc has gone up to 7.5. Last 6 months was 7.3.
Is it the carbs? or exercise? I am frustrated and want to make a change not more insulin.
Any help would be appreciated.

sue-bear

Welcome to the site! I think you're headed in the right direction by taking a look at your food choices as well as your activity and exercise. Do you have a diabetes education program or support group in your area? They can be a wealth of info and support. I often find that just writing down everything I eat as well as all my exercise really helps me identify where I can make changes. Give it a try!