Thanks Cugila, it was an OGTT.
I think that the reason the doc didn't suggest losing weight was that I am 5".4 and have already dropped from 9st 10 to 8st 3. Bit more than the suggested 7%
The spikes worry me, but they don't seem to make any sense as I can eat the same thing two day's running and get totally different readings,7 one day and 10 the next, :? and yes I did take a reading beforehand and there was little difference. On the subject of exercise I don't really need much more as I spend all day running up and down stairs, usually carrying bags, and when I am not doing that I am still on the move. Energy I have in abundance. It is when I relax on an evening that is the problem, that and breakfast,as I do seem to suffer from the dawn thing. Have cut out oats and eat burgen only in small amounts, bananas are out as are biscuits etc. My main weakness is having a chappati with my curry. Will discuss meds with the doc, who doesn't want to see me till next July, but must admit I am trying to avoid them as long as possible as it seems like admiting defeat, and If I do go on meds will that be it for the rest of my life? Will try for the test strips too, but don't hold out much hope.
If anyone on diet only can advise me how to keep the 1 hour spikes below 8 I would be happy to hear from them as I find it really difficult. Oh yeah and if anyone knows how to make a low carb chappatti :twisted:
please please let me know.