clearviews
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I have T2. Previously I was told "impaired". "You can control this with diet and exercise". I became a real T2. I found this forum and thanks be, I no longer have "symptoms of diabetes".
My husband, at the same time as I, had a dodgy FBG also. He went on to be "fine", while I didn't.
Now looking at his results I think that the medical profession have learnt nothing about prevention.
His first test Nov 2006 of FBG was 5.8
Second Dec 2006 5.5
Third June 2009 6.0
Fourth Nov 2009 5.5 (after moderate low carbing)
Now looking at the parameters for FBG they should be in the range of 3.0-5.4. His readings make him pre-diabetic or impaired.
His doctor did not say he was impaired, I did. His doctor did not even ask him lifestyle questions. His doctor made no recommendations for changes saying that he was "fine". Understanding what I had been through and him having a T1 son, he suggested that perhaps he should have a follow up blood test in 12 months. The doctor thought that this was a great suggestion!
Will we ever educate the population in how to prevent T2?
My HbA1c is 5.0 after 12 months of low carbing with T2. His (my husband suggested they do this test!) is 5.4 after 4 months of moderate low carbing.
My husband, at the same time as I, had a dodgy FBG also. He went on to be "fine", while I didn't.
Now looking at his results I think that the medical profession have learnt nothing about prevention.
His first test Nov 2006 of FBG was 5.8
Second Dec 2006 5.5
Third June 2009 6.0
Fourth Nov 2009 5.5 (after moderate low carbing)
Now looking at the parameters for FBG they should be in the range of 3.0-5.4. His readings make him pre-diabetic or impaired.
His doctor did not say he was impaired, I did. His doctor did not even ask him lifestyle questions. His doctor made no recommendations for changes saying that he was "fine". Understanding what I had been through and him having a T1 son, he suggested that perhaps he should have a follow up blood test in 12 months. The doctor thought that this was a great suggestion!
Will we ever educate the population in how to prevent T2?
My HbA1c is 5.0 after 12 months of low carbing with T2. His (my husband suggested they do this test!) is 5.4 after 4 months of moderate low carbing.