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I’ve been living with pre-diabetes for 2 decades. Lucky not to develop Rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease, until now! Awaiting confirmation of diagnosis of RA. Tested for my HBA1c, which has gone up to 50 (like my age ) and GP told me once another test confirmed that HBA1c, they would...

Following my recent HBA1c test, I received the following text message from my registered GP: “Your blood sugar level has increased from 42 to 44 since you last spoke to Dr [Niceguy] in Dec 2020, which suggests that you were not successful in the lifestyle measures you were planning to take.”...

Hi all, any experience from anyone who’s had this would be welcome. When I wake up at night or in the morning, my hands feel numb & swollen, and my fingers tingle and I struggle to grip for any length of time (including my smartphone—Sacre bleu!). The numbness mostly wears off but the tingling...

My new favourite foods are Brussels sprouts, kale, raw cabbage, and the delicious Polish cabbage salad in jars. Cans of kidney beans with a bit of balsamic vinegar, chick peas are also a quick fix. These are very fartogenic foods. Is there any way to fart less? I cleared a room of teenagers...

Can anyone recommend exercise besides walking that might help lower my blood sugar? After abdominal surgery 3 weeks ago, diet alone is not enough to stop me waking at 7.2 (129), having gone to bed shaking at 4.9 (89). I can't walk far, swim, or do much involving my stomach muscles. PS And...

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/07/513891129/the-a1c-blood-sugar-test-may-be-less-accurate-in-african-americans The article suggests populations with the sickle cell trait (which in US is lot of African Americans) should have more traditional blood sugar tests in addition to...

Hi all, I've had a fasting blood of 6.4 and an offer from my GP to have it tested again next year [emoji849]. I've insisted on something more and been offered a dietician's appointment (3 months later [emoji23]). I know that testing is the way forward as I'm not motivated to lose weight but I...

hi all. 13 years ago, I had my first wake up call, but I hit the snooze button...I had uncontrolled blood sugar during my first pregnancy. After the birth, I dropped from a UK 18/20 dress (pre-pregnancy size) down to a 10/12 (breastfeeding & lifestyle changes). Gone for annual fasting blood...

What are normal blood sugar levels? If you are not diabetic & not controlling your diet? I had Gestational diabetes diagnosed at 24 weeks of pregnancy. Treated through diet control with BS monitoring. At 31 weeks, my fasting BS was around 6, and UK consultants wanted to start me on insulin...