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Crikey, as if I need more confusion :) :) :) So, my reading of 5.1 is actually off the bottom of the scale! I found this >>> https://www.ipag.co.uk/hba1c-conversion-chart/screen-shot-2016-07-02-at-14-51-30/ which is a HbA1c Conversion Chart % to mmol/mol Would this be correct - the doctor...

Sorry yes, 5.1mmol/l - is that not the same as 51mmol/mol?

Had a ham and cheese 3 egg omelette for my dinner. Tested myself 1 hour afterwards and the reading is 51mmol/mol. My reading from the doctor was 42mmol/mol (ie prediabetic) - My doctors appointment was in the morning around 9am and I hadn't had breakfast - will this explain the reading...

My Contour Next One glucometer arrived today :) Tonight's activity is learning how to use it :)

Maybe I misunderstood? I don't like pears, so they're off the menu anyway. I can take or leave apples. But, strawberries/blackberries/raspberries/blueberries are all nice - I've been making smoothies with them, adding about the same again water - total drink about 1/3 pint. So, I suppose that...

My doctor advised me to eat 2 bits of fruit per day - do you think that is too much?

No, I'm aiming for low sugar, low carb, high fat - lots of bacon! Lots of cheese! But just try finding full-fat yoghurt! Generally, plenty of meat and 2 eggs a day. Plenty of fruit, too. And fish. The bread I had before was about 15g carb per slice - the wholemeal bread I bought today has...

I am pre-diabetic 42mmol/mol and I am not overweight - I weigh 55kg and 1m65 tall, so just in the normal BMI range. I had a bit of a false start - my main symptom was lack of energy and general all-day tiredness. I slept reasonably well at night and also needed a nap once or twice a day (but...

This is a brilliant idea! I don't know why I didn't think of it before you suggested it :)

I just can't believe the improvement within a week - I've had literally zero energy for maybe 15 years - its like I have a new body!

Cauliflower as a pasta substitute - is there anything this wonder-veg can't do? :)

I've never taken any notice whatever of nutritional info on food before, but I'm learning fast! I really can't stand celariac! However, I may very well have a go at cauliflower mash :)

Yup :) I'm going to my mum's for sunder dinner this week :) I'm allowing myself the treat on one roast potato! Can't wait :) Edit: Sunday dinner!

My first post-diagnosis meal was chilli, cheese and guacamole with no rice - I'd usually have huge amounts of rice with chilli!

Yes - I've ordered a glucometer, but have to wait (up to) 28 days for delivery. If I recall correctly, it is a "capture next" I was reading somewhere on this website that different foods affect different people differently. At the moment, I'm eating as few carbs as possible, but I think even...

I don't *need* rice. Really, I'm just looking for something to bulk up my meal with. Three slices of bacon, three sausages and three eggs is OK once in a while, but (if nothing else) it has already got a bit boring.

Thanks :)

OK, I've just measured out 100g of uncooked rice and it looks like a normal me-sized portion. I'm so happy, because I've basically been eating sausage, bacon and eggs for the last few days. I guess that being newly diagnosed, it is all a learning process and the lack of readily available info...

I'm just sooo surprised at how fast the change was. As well as the sleeping during the day - 1,2,3 or even 4 naps during the day totalling up to 4 hours. I simply just didn't have the energy to do ... well .... anything at all. I was even doubting myself, thinking that I had just got very, very...

Blinkin' flip! That's incredible. I've struggled with energy/tiredness for years and years and years. I am a tottaly different person today, compared to only a week ago. I'm full of go and the house has never looked so spotless :) :) :) Fingers crossed this is what was causing it!