I may have diabetes....please help?

[Angela B]

A family friend with diabetes tested my blood sugar the other day and it was 261.... and from what i understand, thats really high/abnormal. Until I can go to the doctor to check myself out, im trying my best to cut back on my sugar and salt intake... and im wondering how many grams of sugar is okay to take in a day? and am i still allowed things like mayonaise and stuff if its not big quantities? and what do I mostly want to stay away from? thanks a lot

[carobygirl]

You more than likely have diabetes. Get into the habit of checking your blood sugar several times each day. By doing so you will find out which foods and what size portions affect your blood sugar the most.