I have been lurking for a while and reading posts. I also went to bloodsugar101 and read the information there, but I am still confused when it comes to borderline or pre vs full-blown diabetes. 6 months ago my A1c test was 6.0, my doctor said I don't have diabetes, but I'm right on the line and he told me to cut down on carbs, and I have been doing that and testing my bg and trying to keep it below 120. But after reading posts, I know that my A1c translates to 125 and that is above normal, so how can I not have diabetes, or at least be borderline or pre?
What is the difference between borderline and full-blown diabetes? Do I have to eat low carb the rest of my life so I don't become full-blown? If that is the case, then doesn't that mean that everyone who has been diagnosed pre or borderline actually does have full-blown diabetes? If so, why would the doctor tell us we are pre or borderline if we already do have full-blown? This is very confusing.
What is the difference between borderline and full-blown diabetes? Do I have to eat low carb the rest of my life so I don't become full-blown? If that is the case, then doesn't that mean that everyone who has been diagnosed pre or borderline actually does have full-blown diabetes? If so, why would the doctor tell us we are pre or borderline if we already do have full-blown? This is very confusing.