Recent Content by XT Malc

Have had my first two "pre diabetic "classes run by ww as part of nhs programme. What a complete waste of time. All they did was weigh me , try to sell me crisps, choccy, diaries and tell me to eat PLENTY OF CARBS. I won't be going back again. So far i have lost a stone and a half and am not...

Hi all , has anyone signed up to diet doctor .com ? Is it any good , how much is it ? I think I am managing to keep my carbs low ish but any help is always welcome . By the way , had my letter to attend w.w for pre diabetes help 21st Jan . Will post up when attended. Xt malc .

Hi antechinus, sorry for slow response, I went for flu jab and nurse suggested a general health check. Two weeks later bloods taken and news given , pre diabetic. Figures were HbA1c 42mmol/mol,total cholesterol 7.7 and hdl 1.13, so cholesterol 6.82 and needs to be lowered.Malc.

Hi bulkbiker, just picked up my tablet . The only figures i have for cholesterol levels are total level 7.7 and hdl 1.13 , so total is 6.82 and needs reducing.

Thanks to you all , once again some useful information. Yet more reading to do .. Merry Xmas to you all . Malc.

Hi all , pre diabetic , 3 weeks since diagnosis , but out carbs and excess sugars , lost a stone now need to start monitoring properly . Anyone recommend a good blood glucose meter please , thanks Malc.

Hi , SlimLizzy , thanks for the info , am still sitting through loads of information , some of which is VERY contradictory , but I am known for my willpower so will carry on and get this done . Merry Christmas.Malc

Hi Goonergal , sorry for the slow response . You have given me some useful information and I will be doing some reading soon . I have been carb limiting and lost a stone already but will not lose anymore as I am now getting too thin . I will now try to sort my cholesterol issues at the same time...

Hi SlimLizzy , sorry for the late response , don't always pick up this tablet , not very techy ? I have been cutting out carbs and have lost a stone in three weeks. Now 10 stone and am not prepared to go lower , it's too skinny for me . I now need to combine my good habits with my cholesterol...

Hi all , recently diagnosed as pre diabetic , and high cholesterol, but not much advice from doctor on diet etc . Get enough exercise as I am a landscape Gardner , but don't know what to eat especially at lunch time when I normally live on sarnies . Any advice please. Malc.

hi mouseee, thank you , I will get one tomorrow . Hope the bunny is low carb..

Hi vashti , thanks for the greeting . I need to ask what is this meter i need ? and where will i get one from , thanks malc.

Hi catey , what I've learned since being diagnosed on Monday is it's going to be a bit of a slog , so keep your chin up , ask questions, and keep on this site , it seems really good.

Hi to everyone , just been told I am pre diabetic , and have found this site so hopefully will learn from you . This has really shaken me as I have absolutely no idea what to do now . Don't know what to eat / drink or anything. I am half a stone overweight so have already started walking 3 miles...