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Hi Folks. Thanks very much for your replies and encouragement, it means a lot. I'm checking out more recepies and ways to feed one person, such that I don't end up eating the same meals every other day. I've also bought some full fat greek yoghurt and double cream which I'll incorporate into...

I am 4 days into my low-carb eating regime, having joined this great Forum and read as much as I can here and on the net generally. As a prediabetic 57 year old who is overweight (technically obese), I thought I'd need to do something positive. I told my friends and family I'd have an alcohol...

As a 57 year old, fairly overweight man recently diagnosed as Prediabetic, it was mentioned to me that a Low Carb Healthy Fat diet would go some way to lowering my HbA1c level (42 mmol/m) and possibly some significant weight loss. So, having joined here a week or so ago, and followed up with...

I was having my regular blood pressure check with the practice nurse at my GP surgery as I have high blood pressure. I mentioned I also had high cholesterol and that my level hadn't been checked since I started on statins around 6 years previous. She ordered a full blood work-up and my HbA1c...

Wow guys, thanks so much for your replies. It's reassuring to know how people will take the time to offer opinions and advice. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm very new (joined today) to this Forum and hope I'm in the right section. I was diagnosed Prediabetic recently and have just started a Diabetes Prevention Program under the NHS. What with that, surfing the web and reading forums such as this, I've an information overload! Being several...

Hi, I'm Terry. I was diagnosed as Prediabetic about two months ago, with an HbA1c level of 42 mmol/m. Had it not been for the Practice Nurse at my GP surgery, I may never have known. She was monitoring my blood pressure (which I am under medication to control) and I mentioned I'd not had my...

Hi, I'm Terry, a newbie on this Forum, so here goes: - What is your name? Terry - How old are you? 57 - Are you male or female? M - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? East London/Essex - Are you religious? Not particularly - Pick three words to describe...