So I am Pre Diabetic

[Sparky]

My hemoglobin A1C is hitting 6.2 and 6.5 is considered diabetic. Now I sit here contemplating life changes to get this under control before it's to late.

[bnred9]

Good Luck, with that

[Teufelhund]

My wife got the same diagnosis about a year ago. Crazy thing is, she's not even remotely overweight. They put her on some medication that is supposed to regulate her insulin.

My father has been diabetic for many years; he doesn't take the insulin shots, but he has to check his blood sugar several times a day and be very careful about his diet.

You'll be fine as long as you don't ignore it. Like you said, just time to make some life changes. On the plus side, a good diet and regular exercise will make you feel a lot better overall.

[motohooligan]

Try the Paleo Diet, or at least cut wheat out of your diet for a month and see what happens.

[blacklabel]

Try the Paleo Diet, or at least cut wheat out of your diet for a month and see what happens.

Keto would help as well. Cut out bread, pasta, etc.

[JohnTRourke]

Keto would help as well. Cut out bread, pasta, etc.

keto keto keto keto

plus one bazillion (or whatever our current debt is)

has done wonders for me.

http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq

[obisean68]

Just remember, its a warning, not a death sentence. Get weight under control (if it's not), regular exercise (if you don't already), and watch the carbs. Those are basically the lifestyle changes that top the list.

[Sparky]

Just remember, its a warning, not a death sentence. Get weight under control (if it's not), regular exercise (if you don't already), and watch the carbs. Those are basically the lifestyle changes that top the list.

I need to do all those

[Dave]

Just remember, its a warning, not a death sentence. Get weight under control (if it's not), regular exercise (if you don't already), and watch the carbs. Those are basically the lifestyle changes that top the list.

Not in my family. You get diagnosed and you kick off before 50. Mom died at 47, her mom at 42, uncle at 49, her brother at 43, a few cousins before 50 and one made it to 51 running 5k races monthly. Only my mom was overweight and disregarded the doctors. Been type 2 for three years now and realizing I have about 10-15 years left most likely.

[Jesus-With-A-.45]

Diet, exercise & you will be ok.