An area of the forum dedicated to the discussion and experience of Prediabetes and Borderline Diabetes. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:43:23 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:43:23 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/prediabetes.40/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:19:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/fasting-s-rising-but-hba1c-still-good.123384/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/fasting-s-rising-but-hba1c-still-good.123384/ invalid@example.com (Glink) Glink
When I was first diagnosed, 2 yrs ago, a LCHF diet alone was enough to bring both my FBG and postprandial readings to normal. Then it took metformin, then more metformin. Now I cannot get FBG normal, although with my current dose plus strict LCHF I can keep it in the prediabetic range (if I...

Fasting #s rising but HbA1c still good?]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:17:18 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/most-significant-readings.123330/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/most-significant-readings.123330/ invalid@example.com (bluecurlylegend) bluecurlylegend 13 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:59:10 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gratefull.123107/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gratefull.123107/ invalid@example.com (ilan) ilan
Gratefull]]> 6 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:13:47 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.123336/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.123336/ invalid@example.com (Pri12) Pri12
Newly diagnosed]]> 7 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:37:33 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cant-get-weight-to-start-moving.122443/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cant-get-weight-to-start-moving.122443/ invalid@example.com (Grumpy58) Grumpy58
I am new to this thread and really starting to panic.
Unbeknownst to me I had been having Hba1C levels of up to 48 for the past 6mths possibly plus but I did not know until the GP was doing a review of patients. Was tested a week ago and got the result this day last week - Hba1C 53 !!!!. Have to be tested again in 2 weeks but I am determined that I will not start metformin

Am I being delusional or can I really make a difference in 7-10 days? I have cut out everything starchy...

Can't get weight to start moving ]]> 18 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:10:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/post-prandial-blood-sugar-after-5-hours.122092/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/post-prandial-blood-sugar-after-5-hours.122092/ invalid@example.com (millenium) millenium
Is that anything about pre diabetes response to meal after 5 hours that cause these readings?]]> 3 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:36:15 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-diabetes-fasting-blood-sugars.113932/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-diabetes-fasting-blood-sugars.113932/ invalid@example.com (catherinecherub) catherinecherub 463 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:47:38 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gaining-weight.121130/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gaining-weight.121130/ invalid@example.com (DawnGH2304) DawnGH2304
Gaining weight :-(]]> 25 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:20:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/blood-test-shows-prediabetes.122657/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/blood-test-shows-prediabetes.122657/ invalid@example.com (manatee2mermaid) manatee2mermaid
I had a blood test last week to test for diabetes (I'm severely obese). Tests came back with a reading of 47 mmol/mol.
Doctor is referring me to the local obesity clinic for help with losing weight, but she didn't mention anything else about the diabetes apart from losing weight will help...

Is that it? Do I need a following blood test or anything? How easily can I tip into 48 mmol/mol? ]]> 18 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:34:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-and-confused.122521/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-and-confused.122521/ invalid@example.com (Adz) Adz
Last night after work, the boss bought us some pizza for a job well done, when I got home and having drunk nothing but water I took a test and got a reading of 6,.0 which I understand is quite normal.
This morning after a 12 hour fast I took another reading and it was 6.2, which as I understand it puts me on the verge of a Prediabetes diagnosis, (all to be confirm...

New and confused]]> 7 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:18:12 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-diabetes-and-nhs-advice.123016/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-diabetes-and-nhs-advice.123016/ invalid@example.com (linnylinny) linnylinny 1 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:29:33 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/carb-count.122956/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/carb-count.122956/ invalid@example.com (Hapless) Hapless 2 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 14:33:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-this-blood-sugar-rises-overnight.122855/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-this-blood-sugar-rises-overnight.122855/ invalid@example.com (JRS87) JRS87
I haven't had an official diagnosis of pre diabetes but am very worried I am heading that way. I am young (30), but overweight (90kg) and with high blood pressure (regularly 158/101 ish). I have not been to the doctors because I have had a few bad experiences with my GP - I am well aware I should go but would preferably like to equip myself with as much knowledge as I can before I make that appointment.

I have been testing my blood sugar and it seems to rise overnight - last...

New to this - blood sugar rises overnight?]]> 13 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:56:35 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/food-portions.121751/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/food-portions.121751/ invalid@example.com (derry60) derry60
I am new to this forum and have been told by my doctor that I am pre diabetic. As with everybody else you can imagine how this frightened me. I had a heart attack 12 years ago and lived very healthy. Well the last two years I have been a little bit of a naughty lady and ate things that perhaps I should of cut back on. I am pretty clued up on food, what is good and what is bad, but it is always good to gain more knowledge. The question that I want to ask is. I was looking at the 30...

Food Portions]]> 47 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:46:21 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/2-hours-after-meal.122725/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/2-hours-after-meal.122725/ invalid@example.com (bluecurlylegend) bluecurlylegend Is it 2 hours after you start eating or is it two hours after taking your last bite ? And what about your glass of red wine after your meal ? Is it 2 hours after you've just drained your glass ?
The reason I ask is because I usually linger over a meal and it can often be as much as an hour from the first forkful to the last drop of wine.
I would much appreciate...

2 hours after meal ....?]]> 9 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/blood-level-low-but-is-it-bad.122697/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/blood-level-low-but-is-it-bad.122697/ invalid@example.com (londonboy) londonboy
I am a 26 year old male. I wondered if please anyone could help me. I was getting very tired in the day the last few years, so I purchased a blood sugar level kit to see what my blood sugar level was as I thought I might have diabetes. I have been testing it daily for a few weeks, and often find a couple of hours after lunch, it is ranging 3.4 -4.

For breakfast I tend to eat Musli and a banana, for lunch a sandwich with around 7.g of sugar and a salad. I eat hardly any sugar these...

Blood level low but is it bad?]]> 11 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 23:43:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dissapointed-with-annual-hba1c.122629/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dissapointed-with-annual-hba1c.122629/ invalid@example.com (eddie775) eddie775 5 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:11:17 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-and-confused-with-glucose-and-cholesterol.122501/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-and-confused-with-glucose-and-cholesterol.122501/ invalid@example.com (Sweet_Sophie) Sweet_Sophie
I was told by the surgery receptionist last week that I was borderline pre-diabetic and I should have a healthy diet and review in 6 months for another blood test. I know my surgery is going down the pants when you are called like this. I was in shock. The blood test was done because I am taking high blood pressure tablets for a few years now and all is under control.
My results are HBA1C 42 mmol/mol
I came across this website and forum which is really great but I need a bit of...

New and confused with glucose and cholesterol]]> 5 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:39:52 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/understanding-the-maths.122436/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/understanding-the-maths.122436/ invalid@example.com (Lenny249) Lenny249
I read that if one carries out such-and-such a program one could lower their (HBA1C ?) level by 1.2% over a period of one year.

Could someone please advise me of the formula used, do I just take 1.2% away from 46? This would only show a figure of 45.45, would that be correct?

Thanx to anyone who will enlighten me.]]> 16 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:08:40 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-long-will-it-take-for-diet-to-impact-blood-sugars.122104/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-long-will-it-take-for-diet-to-impact-blood-sugars.122104/ invalid@example.com (Evin) Evin
I'm new to this forum and found when frantically googling pre-diabetes!
I had gestational diabetes last year, had my baby in Oct and got the all clear in Jan.
From March to May I piled on nearly 2 stone due to comfort eating (we had a death in the family). About 3 weeks ago I got my head out of the sand and decided to knock the bad eating on the head and I tested my blood sugars to find I'm pre-diabetic.
Fasting levels are between 5.6 to 5.8. After meals I'm between 5.8 to 7. The...

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