Am I diabetic

[Cetus]

Are there any statistics on the likelihood of a 65 yo male with a BMI of 40 having type 2 diabetes?

That describes me but my docs are certain (using only HbA1c) that I don't have diabetes. I have a lot of symptoms which tend to suggest I do but they are just dismissing me as a worrier.

My HbA1c reading says 43 mmols/mol (6.1 %). It was 53 mmols/mol but came down at the latest test with no change in activity, body weight or diet.

Thanks for any advice!

[cathie]

I don't think that statistics about the average would help you as individuals are just that - individual cases. Better to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels and keep in touch with GP.

[Cetus in reply to cathie]

cathie Hi Cathie, I'm interested in knowing how hard to press my GP based on the likelihood that the average person in my situation does or does not have diabetes.

Once I get a better test result I will know more clearly but right now I wonder how much effort to make in the circumstances.

[Foreign11 in reply to Cetus]

If I was you, take your own steps to prevent diabetes. First check your own personal risks of pre-diabetes; if you have got it, then follow the simple steps, not saying they are easy, to prevent 'diabetes-cutmyrisks.co.uk'.

[Logitech1960]

I am diabetic and tackle insulin resistance with HIIT, resistance training and Chromium Picolinate. Ketogenic diet or low carb is also good. See Dr. Berg on YouTube, He's a great guy.

[wiserlady]

Each case is different. But years ago I was ill and the doctors and nurses kept shrugging their shoulders. So I did research and told them I thought it was an underactive thyroid, they reluctantly did the blood test and it was right. If I were you I would be very irritated by them not listening and keep a close eye on it.