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<blockquote data-quote="Dougie22" data-source="post: 208996" data-attributes="member: 34509"><p>Iain, </p><p></p><p>I think most of us go through a phase of saying "have I really got this or is it a mistake". I know I did.</p><p>My doctors viewpoint was that if I had two fasting tests above 7, I was diagnosed. Black and white. I had no real symptoms that I was aware of. It was just a routine test that kicked it off. One of the first tests I got after diagnosis was the HbA1c which confirmed things. </p><p></p><p>My original doctors attitude was basically "If you've got it, you need to lose weight, eat properly and exercise.....If not, you need to lose weight, eat properly and exercise, so what's the difference?".</p><p></p><p>I also moved straight to better diet and exercise (and in my case weight loss) and had an immediate improvement in my numbers. As far as I can see, though, diagnosis is one way. If my numbers drop back to below the diagnosis level, I will still be considered type 2 diabetic.</p><p></p><p>Your doctor will diagnose or not, possibly with further tests but even if you are diagnosed, it's not the end of the world and you've already discovered what you would need to do to control it. THis forum is packed with information and advice to help you if you need it.</p><p></p><p>In my case, I'm lighter and fitter than I've been in years, and I expect to be able to manage this for years to come.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dougie22, post: 208996, member: 34509"] Iain, I think most of us go through a phase of saying "have I really got this or is it a mistake". I know I did. My doctors viewpoint was that if I had two fasting tests above 7, I was diagnosed. Black and white. I had no real symptoms that I was aware of. It was just a routine test that kicked it off. One of the first tests I got after diagnosis was the HbA1c which confirmed things. My original doctors attitude was basically "If you've got it, you need to lose weight, eat properly and exercise.....If not, you need to lose weight, eat properly and exercise, so what's the difference?". I also moved straight to better diet and exercise (and in my case weight loss) and had an immediate improvement in my numbers. As far as I can see, though, diagnosis is one way. If my numbers drop back to below the diagnosis level, I will still be considered type 2 diabetic. Your doctor will diagnose or not, possibly with further tests but even if you are diagnosed, it's not the end of the world and you've already discovered what you would need to do to control it. THis forum is packed with information and advice to help you if you need it. In my case, I'm lighter and fitter than I've been in years, and I expect to be able to manage this for years to come. [/QUOTE]
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