Amethyst
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I would like to ask for the forum's insights and advice.
Just turned 68, had my yearly blood tests, and the lab results, which appeared the next day, were a shock. I'm prediabetic (A1C 5.8, fasting glucose 88). I've always had normal fasting glucose, and this is the first time the doctor ordered an A1C for me, so I have no idea how long it's been too high. I understand that the A1Cis a better indicator, as a snapshot of the last 3 months rather than just the day before.
My family history: I never heard that either mom or dad had diabetes, nor saw anything that could be considered diabetic "symptoms." I would have heard about it, if they had. However, my 2 older siblings, obese and sedentary, have been on T2 diabetes medication for many years. Both are in very poor health.
I'm thin (BMI 20.1), very active (many hours a week of cardio, resistance, stretching, plus I do my own housework and yardwork), lean (14% bodyfat, 4% visceral fat). I eat a lot of vegetables, and avoid ultra-processed food. The only thing I've noticed (and it's not that big of a change) is that I do seem to go to the bathroom more often.
The doctor's office has scheduled me to see him in a month. Medication, if any, will depend on whatever AMA algorithm he uses. He may want more tests. I fully expect to hear about exercising more and eating more vegetables, controlling my stress (yeah, right), etc. Given I already do those things to a great extent, what additional insights are out there?
Thanks,
Amethyst
Just turned 68, had my yearly blood tests, and the lab results, which appeared the next day, were a shock. I'm prediabetic (A1C 5.8, fasting glucose 88). I've always had normal fasting glucose, and this is the first time the doctor ordered an A1C for me, so I have no idea how long it's been too high. I understand that the A1Cis a better indicator, as a snapshot of the last 3 months rather than just the day before.
My family history: I never heard that either mom or dad had diabetes, nor saw anything that could be considered diabetic "symptoms." I would have heard about it, if they had. However, my 2 older siblings, obese and sedentary, have been on T2 diabetes medication for many years. Both are in very poor health.
I'm thin (BMI 20.1), very active (many hours a week of cardio, resistance, stretching, plus I do my own housework and yardwork), lean (14% bodyfat, 4% visceral fat). I eat a lot of vegetables, and avoid ultra-processed food. The only thing I've noticed (and it's not that big of a change) is that I do seem to go to the bathroom more often.
The doctor's office has scheduled me to see him in a month. Medication, if any, will depend on whatever AMA algorithm he uses. He may want more tests. I fully expect to hear about exercising more and eating more vegetables, controlling my stress (yeah, right), etc. Given I already do those things to a great extent, what additional insights are out there?
Thanks,
Amethyst