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By the way, how does Shredded Wheat figure? Pretty low GI I'd guess?

Ok glaves, will do, but thought the standard test was 2 hours after a meal? That's what I keep reading on here. Also will test fasting level too. I have to wait until I go to Mum's - usually on Sundays. Cheers.

Thanks for that Smiley84 - it has reassured me a bit. I know the two tests over 8 have probably led me to panic slightly. Genetics does play a part I know. I think I need to test my fasting levels when I visit my parents next and see what that comes out as. The carb reduction won't do me any...

Thanks all. It seems my reading certainly puts me in the region of a prediabetes sufferer. Its a wake-up call and I've already started cutting down carb portions and cutting out sugary treats and replacing with a bit of cheese or some nuts. Am I right in saying that not everything sweet is...

Thanks all. I have been pretty worried by these readings I must admit and am already acting on diet as a result. Just to clarify, I've not being diagnosed with anything, probably because I've not been to a doctor about it, yet. Also, I don't have any of the symptoms I've read about on this site...

Hello all, have just joined and have a question. My mother has a diabetes testing machine at home although neither of my parents are diagnosed as diabetics. I think they just wanted to keep a check on blood sugar levels as my Grandad had it and they've known other diabetics. Recently my Mum's...