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How Is Diabetes Defined In The Medical Community?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

All of us here have either been diagnosed with Diabetes or have someone close to us that have been given the news

So what is the "criteria" that separates us from Joe or Jane SugerEater?

Currently it is simply having an A1C, above 6.5% (47.5 mmol's in the IFCC scale) "twice in a row" measured 90 days apart

That's it, that's all - that "test" is all that is required for the Doc to determine "You have Diabetes"

No matter what you do after that, no matter how you control your blood sugar - no… read more

July 2, 2023
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I, for one, enjoy getting knowledge about diabetes, reading group discussions and sentiments, read other materials to see or test what are suggested, recommended or even debated on. Recently diagnosed last March 2023 and now working on lowering or get my diabetes into remission by exercising, food balancing and changing my attitude in general. Thank you all for the posts from the different groups.

As said, the exchange of information, discussions and encouragements help a lot. Thanks Graham, Walter and all for the enlightenment. Regards peeps!

July 7, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Doctors and diabetic teams do not believe when I say I DO NOT eat biscuits, sweets, cakes, chocolate nobody does even when I do a food diary. I do not have a sweet tooth. My problem was diagnosed by my consultant as being triggered by stress in the work environment, which caused a massive weight gain and miscarriage. It triggered a hormone imbalance. Gp's and diabetic clinics look at me as if I am stupid.

September 22, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

We all have different views in life, I have received so much info from this platform which the doctor has no time to explain I'm truly grateful and if I falter I make sure I follow my role models, Graham Lamb, Hkc and Judith. Pricless❤️

July 7, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Can stress affect blood sugar levels

October 7, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank You for The Detailed Explanation of Type 1 and Typ 2 Diabetes. Was Confused what Type I Was. Now I Know I am Definitely A Type 2 😍🙏

September 30, 2023

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