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[quote=Anonymous]OP - i think it’s important that you rule out type 1 ASAP. I’m very concerned about your fasting glucose numbers and also your vision and thirst issues. Those are also indicators of impending type 1 diagnosis and delays on diagnosis and treatment for type 1 can be really serious so it’s very important that you rule that out before you start worrying about managing type 2 issues

If you want a fuller picture of what’s going on all day consider an over the counter CGM like Stelo or lingo.

You should get into a pediatric, primary care doc or school med center to get the following bloodwork done:
- A1c
- c peptide
- test for the following autoantibodies: GADA, IAA, IA-2A, and ZnT8A

Do you have anyone in your family with autoimmune issues like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac, thyroid issues etc?

While it’s hopefully a type 2 prediabetes issue which would be easier to manage, it’s important to rule out type 1 which can progress quickly. Your symptoms are similar to those of my daughter at diagnosis (16, thirst, fatigue, fasting BG 110-120, A1c 6-ish). She was diagnosed early enough to qualify for a treatment that delays onset of insulin dependence

You should also book with a PEDIATRIC endo ASAP (usually they’ll see you up to age 21) and if your symptoms worsen or you see readings hitting 250-300 post meal, I’d get into a pediatric ER. Try to avoid the adult endos if you can, they’re not as used to type 1 diagnosis and treatment. Don’t worry about being 140 or so post meals, that’s normal for everyone, including non-diabetics. 
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