SlimLizzy

Also had IBS which was triggered by too much fat, so been low fat for decades.
After gradually introducing more fat into diet, seems to be resolved, rarely have problem now.
Now trying to find a way to maintain weight on about 100g carb a day
diagnosis 07-2018 HbA1c 43
Nov 2018 HbA1c 37
Jan 2019 HbA1c 42

Now living in Normandy, in an approximately 600 year od manor house with my husband. He is doing most of the renovating. Me? General dogsbody, cook, laundress and gardener. Also building assistant when required. Later on will be painting and decorating to do. However at the moment some days feel a bit useless.
Birthday
Jun 1, 1956 (Age: 67)
Location
Normandy, previously Worcestershire
Country
France
Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Medication
none
Exercise
work on the house and garden.
Likes
nature, reading , mostly fiction, historical, fantasy, occsional romance
Dislikes
football, both the game and the culture.

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Prediabetic aiming for 100ish carbs daily.

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