My aunt was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes, and this was definitely a wake up call for me. We are similar in many ways, but one of them is our love of unhealthy foods. In my teenage years, when I headed to her house, I would pick up a package of cookies and the two of us would eat them all in a weekend. We both love high fat, delicious foods, and this love of food has had a negative effect on both of our bodies.
When I went to see the doctor last month, she ran a full chemical panel on me. I got the results today, and it turns out, my blood sugar was high. Not high enough for me to be considered diabetic, but five points above the "normal range" at 104. 65-99 is considered normal and 125 or higher is considered diabetic. I believe this makes me "pre-diabetic." Oof. Pre-diabetic at the age of 26. That's a wake-up call if I've ever had one.
Dr. Bettina told me in the office visit, "Rachel, overall, you seem to be a healthy girl. Is it a good idea to get your weight in check now? Yes." She reaffirmed this statement on my test results with an impersonal, "Strongly recommend: Healthy diet. Regular exercise. Weight reduction." Well, Dr. Bettina, I'm workin' on it.
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