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niccixx

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Hi there,

I am new to the forum and I was just wondering. When I had my two kids they were both very heavy at birth (my daughter weighed 9pounds 15 ounces and my son was 10 pounds fifteen ounces. I remember my doctor telling me that I was susceptible to developing diabetes mellitus in the future. Well now I am 53 years old and I am 9 kilos overweight, I was actually 17 kilos overweight but managed to come down 8 kilos, Now I am doing the Banting diet with the hope of losing this excess weight. I have always felt that eventhough I didnt eat much I seemed to put on weight. Could you please give me advice on what tests I should have to exclude diabetes?. I must mention that I am a Thalassemia Minor. I must say I am a bit worried because I feel that my body is battling with inflammation. I would really appreciate advice on how to go about being tested. Thanking you.
 
niccixx said:
Hi there,

I am new to the forum and I was just wondering. When I had my two kids they were both very heavy at birth (my daughter weighed 9pounds 15 ounces and my son was 10 pounds fifteen ounces. I remember my doctor telling me that I was susceptible to developing diabetes mellitus in the future. Well now I am 53 years old and I am 9 kilos overweight, I was actually 17 kilos overweight but managed to come down 8 kilos, Now I am doing the Banting diet with the hope of losing this excess weight. I have always felt that eventhough I didnt eat much I seemed to put on weight. Could you please give me advice on what tests I should have to exclude diabetes?. I must mention that I am a Thalassemia Minor. I must say I am a bit worried because I feel that my body is battling with inflammation. I would really appreciate advice on how to go about being tested. Thanking you.
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Why not just see your Doc and discuss your concerns?
 
Normally you would need a blood test at the surgery since you can only be diagnosed if the test is done using approved equipment. It is particularly important in your case due to the unusual nature of your red blood cells.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor so that's about as far as I can advise.
 
Because we are not experts here and due to your condition you really need to discuss things with your doctor. Why do you need tests to rule out diabetes do you have any symptoms to suggest you might have it
 
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