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« on: January 03, 2012, 01:51:03 PM »
Diabetic.

Went to the doctors this morning.  This afternoon my life is changed forever.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 01:58:28 PM »
Quote from: McMorrison on January 03, 2012, 01:51:03 PM
Diabetic.

Went to the doctors this morning.  This afternoon my life is changed forever.

What was your fasting glucose level?

What are they proposing that you do about this borderline diabetes?
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 02:08:49 PM »
 :bounce:I think that was the 6.2 number

He said I don't have to go on medication.  Watch my diet and excercise
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 03:44:58 PM »
Quote from: McMorrison on January 03, 2012, 02:08:49 PM
:bounce:I think that was the 6.2 number

He said I don't have to go on medication.  Watch my diet and excercise

Was the 6.2 number glycated hemoglobin A1C?

If so, then that would correspond to your blood sugars over the last ninety days averaging around 132 mg/dl, which would be indicative of early diabetes.

I guess watching what you eat and exercising more now could help you avoid later complications of diabetes, so it's good they caught it so soon.

Does diabetes run in your family?
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 03:52:50 PM »
No diabetes does not run in my family.

And I am so depressed that my life needs to change.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2012, 03:54:28 PM »
It's a good thing that you won't need meds.Diabetes is nasty.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2012, 04:02:19 PM »
Quote from: odeon on January 03, 2012, 03:54:28 PM
It's a good thing that you won't need meds.Diabetes is nasty.
....on the bright side.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 04:03:16 PM »
I think that you are lucky to have such an early diagnosis.   I hope it is going to be easy for you to manage your diet etc.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 04:05:35 PM »
Fortunately, as an American, I have health insurance.  I take advantage of it and schedule all my regular tests.

So many Americans do not have this luxury.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 04:06:24 PM »
A friend of mine researches this stuff at Eli Lilly. He says there might be some real improvements with diabetes meds soon, too.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 04:07:26 PM »
Quote from: odeon on January 03, 2012, 04:06:24 PM
A friend of mine researches this stuff at Eli Lilly. He says there might be some real improvements with diabetes meds soon, too.
....rooting for a suppository.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2012, 04:08:46 PM »
Quote from: McMorrison on January 03, 2012, 04:07:26 PM
Quote from: odeon on January 03, 2012, 04:06:24 PM
A friend of mine researches this stuff at Eli Lilly. He says there might be some real improvements with diabetes meds soon, too.
....rooting for a suppository.

I think they are aiming at getting rid of the needles for good.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2012, 04:09:13 PM »
Think of all the tasty broccoli you can eat now.
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2012, 01:24:56 AM »
Quote from: Peter on January 03, 2012, 04:09:13 PM
Think of all the tasty broccoli you can eat now.

 Broccoli is really delicious!  :2thumbsup:  Will you have to monitor your blood sugar?
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Re: Borderline
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2012, 01:26:48 AM »
Couldbecousin(loving), no.  He suggested I lat off sugar and starches and exercise.

I will have more bloodwork done in three months.
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