santiagofam

I am a 55 years old male. I have a history of type 2 diabetes running in my family. My weight is under control and I exercise regularly. Four years ago my blood sugar was 6.5 mg/dl and now I have brought it down to 6.2 mg/dl. Indian doctors do not consider me diabetic but a French doctor says I have type 2 diabetes. Can you tell me which out of this is correct? What precautions should I take, other than avoiding sugar? Is it possible to correct my sugar level through diet and exercise?

Terrie

Sorry, there are no Drs. on Forums and we are not allowed to tell
People whether or not they have some disease. The People have
to get diagnosed by their Dr.

Diabetes doesn't care how old or young, heavy or thin the Person
is. Heredity plays a part usually for all Types unless someone gets
their pancreas injured in an accident, or cancer, etc. The foods and
portions we eat and environmental triggers and viruses supposedly
may bring on some Types of Diabetes, if a Person is predisposed to it.

Your Dr. should have given you a blood test to check what your A1c
is and possibly a oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT) to see how your
body handles Very sweet drinks.

javis

Hello,

Take your time to meet another doctor. Preferably one focused on diabetes. If exists the diabetes, try to catch things on time, this would be the best you can do.

Cheers,

Javis