[tonysgrlaz1]

My boyfriend went to the Doctor for a complete checkup since he just got health insurance after a long time without it. The labs showed his Cholesterol was 255, and his triglycerides were over 800. His A1C reading was 6.5 and the doctor immediately said you are a type 2 diabetic my friend. If anything I think that number is borderline. I'm more concerned with those outrageous cholesterol readings. He is overweight and gets out of breath quickly. I just found out my cholesterol is also high and they put me on a pill with mine being only 221. His was way higher and he didn't even address that issue. He put him on pills for the diabetes 2x a day. He's been testing his blood 2x a day and it's been reading 114, 110. I honestly don't think that's diabetes. I made him call back and tell them he's concerned about his cholesterol and they blew us off again and said once we get the diabetes under control his cholesterol will go down. Yeah, if he doesn't have a heart attack first!
Am I right or wrong?

[DoulaLC]

You are neither right nor wrong... :)

It will depend on the doctor. For some, 6.5 is right at that threshold of being diabetic. For others it can still be considered in the pre-diabetic, or glucose intolerant range.

I'd have him go to another doctor, preferably an endocrinologist if possible, and get another opinion.

If this is a one time reading, they can check it again and see what results they get. They too may decide he falls into the Type 2 category, or they may recommend some diet changes and regular exercise (dropping extra pounds can make a tremendous difference with his cholesterol and triglycerides, which are not uncommon problems with glucose intolerance or diabetes) for the next few months and have a repeat check of his A1C. They will likely still want him to monitor as well so they have that to compare with.

Certainly worth getting another opinion, at least then you won't be wondering. Who knows, even if he is considered diabetic, with some healthy changes and good management, he may be able to avoid the meds. It is very individual.