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Diagnosed with prediabetes 3yrs ago ---HBa1c -4.2' Tried low carb diets with no success --- too complicated and consequently not motivated to persist with them. Bloods checked 6 monthly going up to 4.3. I have no weight problem being underweight , so difficult to put it down to over eating or...

Thank you for your advice

Thank you for taking the trouble to read and reply to my message. I believe prediabetes is diagnosed when readings are 4.2--4.7 which does put me in that range. I also have a parent who had type 2 diabetes. But your message has made me wonder whether I,m over reacting. I,ll question nurse again...

I have been wondering whether it would be helpful to buy a monitor. My Practise Nurse says it would not be useful as readings jump about a alot. My 6 monthly blood tests show a reading of 4.3 I,m trying to cut down on sugars and deserts,finding it hard to do. I am underweight so dont want to cut...