diagnosis, not happy

[satch36]

I have recently been diagnosed type 2 diabetic and I am not happy but need further information before I pursue the matter.
Age 74 years. Male
I have an average blood sugar reading of 5.9
my glucose tolerance test reading was 11.2
cholesteral readings for many years 3.5 -- 3.2 (current)
blood pressure current 120/60 max 130'ish/70'ish.
Height 5' 11"
weight 12st 10lbs.
excercise daily.
non smoker
diet only no medication prescribed.
I am not concerned about having diabetes as a medical condition but I am concerned about other non-medical problems that come into play e.g travel insurance, personal insurance etc. and feel that my condition was 'diagnosed' too early.
I want to get a second opinion on my supposed condition. Is there any advice I can be given, please.

 

[hanadr]

If you ARE diabetic, an early diagnosis is beneficial, because you get treatment and control started. As to insurance difficulties, You are more likely to have trouble with travel insurance as a result of age than diabetes, if you are not on insulin. Anyway diabetes UK has loads of information about insurance if you look up their website.
Hana

 

[satch36]

Thanks Hana. Being newly diagnosed, any advice or information is welcome.

 

[Marky4]

I want to get a second opinion on my supposed condition. Is there any advice I can be given, please.

Nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. If you want one, you should seek it. A second opinion, even if it does show you are type 2 will help you to accept it.

The important thing is not to worry. If you do have early onset type 2, its not that uncommon a condition in older people. Luckily in our country there is still much help available. While not meaning to downgrade the importance of type 2 - many people on the forum, myself included, have a slightly more life threatening condition - type 1 diabetes. And we are still kicking :wink:

If you don't have it, you are also OK. Either way there's no reason at all to think you won't have a long and happy life.