The ADA site has a risk-calculator. On a whim I decided to take the test. When I input that I was 240 lbs, with a family history of diabetes, hypertension, and low activity levels - this is what it came up with!! That my risk for pre-diabetes was low! These were the only major questions on the form - what else would I have to have to qualify as a pre-diabetic for them?
ADA confuses yet again..
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Yes the overemphasis on genetics left me at no risk as well. I think the whole thing should lead to the answer, "You are at risk." and leave it at that. It gave me a huge sense of smug security, even up to the day before I measured my blood sugar at 447.
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Welllllll, that might explain a few things. For the last few years, when asked about any diabetic history in my family, I always said, truthfully, "Everybody." Which was followed by "Okay," and nothing more was said or done.
I am overweight, but not obese. When I was obese (the first in my all-diabetic family to reach that landmark, by the way), I was only about 15 pounds over the border. That probably put me in the low-risk category ... which, going by symptoms, lasted through at least a few years of full-on, undiagnosed diabetes.
In fact, I was told to watch my cholesterol, and not to worry about added sugar in low-fat versions of foods, or in anything at all!
(Back then, I simply hated the taste of the unreal stuff, and steered clear of it anyway.)
Oh, and when my numbers were supposedly "perfect," I neglected to keep track of them. Now I wonder how good they actually were.
I am overweight, but not obese. When I was obese (the first in my all-diabetic family to reach that landmark, by the way), I was only about 15 pounds over the border. That probably put me in the low-risk category ... which, going by symptoms, lasted through at least a few years of full-on, undiagnosed diabetes.
In fact, I was told to watch my cholesterol, and not to worry about added sugar in low-fat versions of foods, or in anything at all!
(Back then, I simply hated the taste of the unreal stuff, and steered clear of it anyway.)Oh, and when my numbers were supposedly "perfect," I neglected to keep track of them. Now I wonder how good they actually were.
Mine came up low too. The only risk factor I had was over 45. Not much I can do about that. When I was dx'd 4 years ago I was 148 pounds, a vegan, exercised a couple of hours a day and played tennis 2-3 times a week. No one in my very large family had diabetes, so I got to be the first. Even my doctor couldn't believe I was diabetic. I was definitely an A-typical diabetic. Now after 4 years on a low carb diet I am actually under my goal weight at 118. If a doctor saw my numbers today , I would never had been classified diabetic. I think they need to redo their risk test.
Here's my revision to the risk test:
"Are refined carbs an important part of your meal?"
If yes, then you are at risk. Period.
S.
"Are refined carbs an important part of your meal?"
If yes, then you are at risk. Period.
S.
Shalynne,Welllllll, that might explain a few things. For the last few years, when asked about any diabetic history in my family, I always said, truthfully, "Everybody." Which was followed by "Okay," and nothing more was said or done.
I am overweight, but not obese. When I was obese (the first in my all-diabetic family to reach that landmark, by the way), I was only about 15 pounds over the border. That probably put me in the low-risk category ... which, going by symptoms, lasted through at least a few years of full-on, undiagnosed diabetes.
In fact, I was told to watch my cholesterol, and not to worry about added sugar in low-fat versions of foods, or in anything at all!
Oh, and when my numbers were supposedly "perfect," I neglected to keep track of them. Now I wonder how good they actually were.
Thats exactly what happened to me as well. Fasting BG 107 (three years ago I think). Doc said "Perfect".
Now we know better!
S.
I think you're onto sump'n here, S.!
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