[Ronin]

Mark, et al.,

Yeah, it is that old law of Unintended Consequences taking effect. What irks me is that there are so many MD's out there who don't do the appropriate follow-up testing.

I'm assuming that your current Type-2 diagnosis is correct, the unfortunate part is that you did not get the correct information (based on test results) earlier.

Personally, I am one of the more fatalistic people and subscribe more to the genetic theory of diabetes formation than of environmental. That means if you have the predisposition in your genetics it is going to happen and the only thing you can do is delay the onset.

To me the environmental issues are secondary factors that exacerbate the underlying condition. Too much food, too little exercise and the condition kicks in earlier. To some extent the condition can be stalled by lowering caloric intake and increasing exercise. But that is good advice for anyone -- Diabetic or not.