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Hi all. I found out I was prediabetic 2.5 months ago. I ignored the diabetic nurse and started a keto diet straightaway. I loved choc and takeaways but cut right down to around 30g carbs per day. Since then I have lost 21lbs and come down from 42 to 31 on my blood tests. And I still have a...

Thanks all. Good to know I’m not going mad :-)

I’ve just seen my GP and mentioned my prediabetes and that id gone on low carb diet, starting losing weight, doing more exercise and checking my blood sugar regularly. He then said there’s no need to check my blood as the measurement is pretty meaningless for type 2 diabetes. Well it’s already...

Thanks everyone for your replies. It’s great to have a place to ask questions when you’re concerned. It’s much appreciated :-)

When I found out I was pre-diabetic about 4 weeks ago, I went straight onto a low carb diet (around 30g/day). I lost 2 kg quickly but then last week I’ve lost nothing at all although my clothes are looser which is great. My blood glucose reduced to under 6 throughout the day but the last 2...

Yes I think I’ll ask for the previous set to compare. Thanks for the advice :-)

No the dr only mentioned the prediabetes result. I have had a cold so maybe it was that. I also have Fibromyalgia so maybe it’s that??

Hi all just had first meeting with my diabetic nurse and managed to get a copy of my full blood tests results. Apart from the Hb1AC being high, the only other results that stood out were my Serum C reactive protein level which was above normal at 8.1 and my Lymphocyte counter which was below...

Thank you for the advice and links. I’ll make sure i ask the nurse for the blood results. Now just need to lose a couple of stone ;-)

I was surprised to find that i have prediabetes this week and am seeing the diabetic nurse next week. Is it a good idea to get a blood glucose monitor now? If so, does anyone have any recommendations as they’re are a lot to choose from. Thank you :-)