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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2342225" data-attributes="member: 401801">Hi Will, and welcome,Where to start? Your doc probably listed you as being "at risk" for diabetes because of your gran. I got it passed down through mine on my dad's side, and remain the only (blood-) relative to be blessed like that. We have a big family, as Roman Catholic families in Tilburg, The Netherlands, bred like rabbits back in the 50's, but like I said... It's just me. So while technically you are more at risk of T2, that doesn't mean you're doomed from the get-go, alright? Your numbers so far look quite good, so no concern there.What I am concerned about is your weight and the method you're using to drop it. I don't know what you consider overweight (I was morbidly obese with a shocking BMI, but with no info on your height, I have no idea whether you're a bit heavy or downright rotund, like I was). So just want to make sure your anxiety isn't leading you towards an eating disorder. Just checking, to make sure. If you are thoroughly overweight, cutting back on carbs can/will reduce possible other issues you might have that can be weight related (I know I had a hard time walking, stuff like that), high blood pressure and whatnot, but you don't mention any of that, so... For now, I can tell you that we're not allowed to diagnose people on here, but your blood glucose sounds fine. Now, if you want to tackle your weight (I know you have to be really tall to not be considered overweight with the numbers you mention), going properly low carb certainly can help. <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/</a> is geared to T2's, but it would help with your weight as well. Just skip the bits about the glucose measuring, as those don't apply. And if T2 is in your genes, it could well keep it from developing. Just don't go overboard. It's a lifestyle more than a diet, so it is easy to have low carbing take over your life if you're not careful. It can be a bit of a rabbit hole for those who suffer from anxiety. (Said the lass with generalised and social anxiety. I have too many conditions to have another check mark bother me much, strangely enough, so no health anxiety.).  So anyway... Take it easy. Keep things sensible. And whether you're prediabetic or not according to various countries' benchmarks, feel free to ask on here about diet if you get stuck somehow, alright? We might be able to help.As for a repeat of the HbA1c, it is a bit soon to have another one, but you could ask for one for your peace of mind. Then have one once every year, or once every two years, just to check and again, keep peace of mind going.Good luck,Jo</blockquote>

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