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The same thing happened to me. I am prediabetic, and determined not to become diabetic if I can avoid it by making lifestyle changes. I went to see a locum GP some time ago, who reacted the same way towards me.Told me angrily that I should never test my blood sugar levels and talked to me as if...

Thank you for asking. I don't eat any sugar or foods containing sugar (with the occasional rare exception). I don't eat potatoes, rice pasta, bread etc, or manufactured sauces, pickles etc. I eat eggs, meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, olive oil, butter. Some semi skimmed milk in tea, full fat...

The theory makes complete sense to me, but in practice I am a little disappointed as I do not see the results I really want. I am pre diabetic, HBA1c 44, and I cannot seem to get it below this, despite doing LCHF and exercising well. My fasting blood sugar is usually around 7-8 early morning. It...

Thanks for the reply. Walking after a meal is a good idea, though not in the dark for me! I would love to do more PT sessions, but it is a financial issue. I did ask my PT about developing a routine I can do at home, in between sessions. I really would like to get my number lower, and I don’t...

Ok, thank you for your help. Blooming doctors have a lot to answer for, in this case. Thanks for the encouragement

Thank you, I think I will test more and maybe find what I’m doing wrong.

I don’t regularly test like I used to. A GP really affected me by her negative attitude, and I lost confidence to do it on a regular basis. Silly I know. When I test It’s usually fasting, ie first thing in the morning. I do not eat anything with sugar in it, rice, pasta, potatoes, grains...

Thank you.

Aah. Ok. Thank you.

I am prediabetic. My latest HBA1c was 44, the one about 6 months ago was 43. I know this isn't serious, but it matters to me as I have been trying to do everything to NOT become diabetic. I eat a very low carb diet with more fat and about the same amount of protein compared to how i used to eat...

There is confusion here. Bluetit is right, it is exactly as described, an education/support group for those with pre diabetes, to try to avert the onset of diabetes. My research shows that they advocate the eatwell plate style of eating. I try to avoid carbs, hence the problem. I am sorry that I...

Thank you for your reply. You make some very good points eg being prepared with links to support my views. The Eatwell plate is pretty much how I was eating for years only to develope some insulin resistance, so I do not want to go back to it. The last GP I saw was rude and dismissive, so I am...

I am prediabetic, HBA1c 43 and BMI of 27. I have been invited to join a group, by my GP practice. I like the idea of the support but am dismayed that the approach is of the Healthy Plate type, i.e. Carbs are encouraged. Should I go and be a rebel, or should I not bother? I would appreciate...

Lots of help and advic there, thank you Daisy. I will read it all.

Thank you for your reply. It is good advice and I will look at RH section.

Thank you for your comments. You obviously know how it made me feel! The Dr rubbished everything I said and the actions I had taken eg testing my blood sugar levels. I am sorry that the response you got stopped you from returning to the surgery, but I fully understand why! I feel I do not want...

Thank you for your reply. It was a locum Doctor I saw ( the older Drs have all left the practice) and she had an attitude problem. I am normally quite assertive but you are right- she caught me off guard. I was expecting support for trying to help myself, rather than expecting the medics to do...

Thank you for your reply. I am glad you are also saying that blood testing is beneficial, it certainly makes sense to me. Shame the medic disagreed quite forcefully and managed to zap my confidence. I will use my monitor to inform my choices and hopefully help my health. I have a lot of homework...

Right! Not just me then! I will read the 2 posts. Thank you.

Thank you bluetit. I do keep a food diary of sorts but I will make it accurate from now on! I will also try the testing half hourly as i have not done it that often before (only after 1 hour then 2 hours) and see if I can notice any patterns. Good idea!