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    Prediabetes diet advice

    I tried Low carb high fat but found myself ill and craving , I follow the NHS advice and that produced the Hba1c of 39 (not bad). I DON'T follow high fat because my dad had type 2 and died at the age of 59 of a great heart attack ( blocked arteries) . Wether he was following the high fat / low...
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    Prediabetes diet advice

    Boiled egg on toast with mayo , 1 or 2 small toast (Wholemeal) lettuce or veg if you can or 1 piece of fruit , it's test and survive . I had an excellent Hba1c this years test of 39 but it is ongoing . If like me you fall off the 'diet' it's down the snakes and a long step by step up the...
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    Hello Pre~diabetic on Slimming World New to Site

    A YEAR later and my Hba1C is NORMAL !!! :woot: at 39 and it says on the Form~ ' NORMAL , No action to be taken / needed' But we all know that this condition is a constant fluctuating thing , I KNOW that I MUST still KEEP on a 'plan' of sorts and still keep away from sugar and fructose (YES @...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    LOL I was , I got a Sugar Free Covonia but it didn't suit me , Sugar Free Strepsils were better but not sure on wether it spikes or not . (Was too sick to test.) I can't have ( off topic tho) Lilt Zero , it gives me symptoms . Slowly losing weight ~ keeping it balanced ...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    My HBa1c came Back!!! HBA1C ********* Requested By: ***************** Haemoglobin A1c level - IFCC standardised 39 mmol/mol WHO (2011) recommend 48 mmol/mol as the diagnostic cut-off for type 2 diabetes. READ IT FOR ME ! I don't believe it 39 , does it really say 39! , ( asterisks delete...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    7.1 heavy cold & cough .
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    7.9 2 hrs after brekkie but ILL with cough , then remembered cough medicine!:banghead:, Any Ideas for sugar free cough medicine ?:stinkyfeet::hungover:
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    6.9 this morning before eating or drinking anything ( Mouthwash??) but I had just moisturised my hands after washing them ? Too many Muller light yogurts / muesli bar yesterday? I also checked one of my sweeteners SU`kRIN GOLD (brown) that I love has disappointed me in the fact that it is 99.3 %...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    I shall in future , religiously hold the machine upright ( awkward I think) and keep my mitts clean ( just in case lol) Same with my Nexus , it's scary though as a lot of people might be getting the wrong readings and doing the wrong thing . Thanks for the link I'll use that ( not sure as a...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    :happy: Ha ha , it shouldn't matter about washed hands , surely it's the blood , I tested the TEE 2 , and you can see below (or on my Tues morn post ), I think I'll stick to my Nexus even though it is more cumbersome . I get my yearly Hba1C soon , so will know a result from that , that's...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    5.1 on my Nexus :) but same drop of blood on my Tee2 7.4 ( the glucose test fluid came out 8.5 from the blue topped bottle / and the green bottle 12.3 on the TEE 2 ) :bookworm: Confusion ( But I bought the TEE2 second hand on Ebay:sorry:)
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    Just checked says 0% everything ! :bag: Makes me wonder some say Coffee spikes ? But I used ground coffee.
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    Hi and Thanks for that ~ I should tell you I usually go to the gym even if arms only , but I have been wracked with back and hip pain every time I make a 'wrong' move . Have been told it's a 'trapped nerve ' , I'm getting back 2 gym asap . Maybe even try home excercises. Thanks From PreDiet
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    YES exactly! I'm wondering this a LOT , I shall have to put my glasses on and read the ingredients plus check my carb counter book . Was 6.9 2 hrs after Breakfast .:happy: 5.7 2 hrs after lunch. Must B the Skinny syrup.
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    :bigtears: 8.6 after coffee tho . ( with skinny syrup) no milk.
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    Trying to help friend who is pre diabetic

    You can't force a person to 'Do what is healthy' , they need to come to that conclusion themselves , and if your friend has the same doctor as you , it's no surprise they have the same attitude . Personally I am pre diabetic usually have good results but I am not the type that can just 'Give...
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    Back to my Nexus 5.1 this morning , but 7.2 on my TEE2 Does anyone know if TEE2 or Nexus are more accurate ? Or do I need to calibrate using the calibration fluid ?:(
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    Ooops 7.9 on my TEE 2 ~~~ 3 hrs after brekkie (lost track of time ) but have been laid up with bad hip/ knee for 2 weeks now (No excersise ) . HbA1c test looming v soon. V worried now .
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    5.3 after long stretch not testing , feeling good
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    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    6.8 yesterday morn after a Very stressful Monday and a sweet Tuesday
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