Understanding Random Glucose Levels: What Do Your Results Mean?

Question
I had a Random glucose test and the results are 114 and my doctor is concerned that I am becoming diabetic and wants to do a battery of tests to determine this.  Note:  I have anlkylosing spondylitis, spinal stenosis, and a level 3 spondolisthesis,I am overweight %26 42 years old.  Everything I read about a random glucose test is that the normal range is between 74 and 142.  Can you advise on what a normal random glucose range should be?
Thank you Tami

Answer
Hi Tami.  I'd be glad to try and answer your question.  In my opinion, there is no such thing as a normal range for a "random" glucose level.  This is because ANY food or drink ingested in the last 8-10 hours can affect your glucose level.  The glucose test must drawn after fasting for AT LEAST 8 hours (10-12 is preferable).  The test would be way more accurate and much more helpful to the doctor if it were done after fasting.  

Samantha