- Messages
- 34
- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Diet only
I was diagnosed as prediabetic a while ago and although I have always exercised and I am only slightly overweight I have mostly disregarded the advise regarding carb reduction and consequently seen my reading progressively getting worse over time. My main issue is fasting sugar levels which have now elevated into the mid 6.5 range [from 5.7 a year ago]. Readings after meals are mixed but generally below 6.8 2 hours afb unless it is a really high carb [70g +] meal.
I have read good things about Cinnamon and Cider Vinegar reducing fasting blood glucose levels and so gave them both a try [not both together]. I think I must be wired wrong to be honest because the Cinnamon increased all my reading both fasting and after meals. A routine meal that was giving me 6.5 2 hours afb starting showing 7.7 for instance. After 5 days I gave it up and readings normalised.
Same with cider Vinegar - although not nearly as dramatic, apart from the first day when fasting blood was significantly lower [checked twice].
My question is - why? My results are the total opposite of what most people experience and I just don't get it!
Has anyone had success with either of these and more importantly can anyone suggest why I got the results I got? I am continuing with the Vinegar because I think there might be improvements further down the line.
In the meantime I think I have no other option than to reduce the carbs which I have been reluctant to do because it is a life time thing and does not, in my opinion, reverse diabetes just manages it. Alias it seems this is what I must do.
I have read good things about Cinnamon and Cider Vinegar reducing fasting blood glucose levels and so gave them both a try [not both together]. I think I must be wired wrong to be honest because the Cinnamon increased all my reading both fasting and after meals. A routine meal that was giving me 6.5 2 hours afb starting showing 7.7 for instance. After 5 days I gave it up and readings normalised.
Same with cider Vinegar - although not nearly as dramatic, apart from the first day when fasting blood was significantly lower [checked twice].
My question is - why? My results are the total opposite of what most people experience and I just don't get it!
Has anyone had success with either of these and more importantly can anyone suggest why I got the results I got? I am continuing with the Vinegar because I think there might be improvements further down the line.
In the meantime I think I have no other option than to reduce the carbs which I have been reluctant to do because it is a life time thing and does not, in my opinion, reverse diabetes just manages it. Alias it seems this is what I must do.