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  1. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    Thanks both there was hardly any gravy just enough to make it a bit wet. Normally it would be broccoli with carrots or parsnips so I am trying to find other vegetables apart from the ones that are roasted, courgette, aubergine, peppers and squash. With Celeriac I really like it but...
  2. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    The 8.6 was taken 2 hours after eating my dinner. I had only done the one test at midday when I was 5.3 and I only had coffee, black no sugar. For dinner I had a small amount of Chilli, less than a quarter of Nan bread and vegetables, cabbage and sweetcorn I am cutting carbs but not...
  3. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    @Alison Campbell I had my yearly blood test for my Epilepsy and I was tested for diabetes the HBA1C test which was 47. I did a post meal blood test tonight and it was 8.6 which I think might be a bit high for a Prediabetic. One of the problems with the treatment for Epilepsy is that my tablets...
  4. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    Hi There is no Spoon The diet that I am looking at is the Ketogenic one I can reduce/avoid the ones that are on the bad list. I am eating more vegetables which is something that I enjoy but I realise that I cannot just completely change overnight. This appears to be a good low carb one. My...
  5. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    Thank you posting tonight has been very helpful
  6. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    Thanks for all of your replies....I do know that I have to make changes cutting back on cheese and potatoes is the main thing and doing more exercise. I have lived with Epilepsy all my life and therefore I know how important it is to follow advice. It is just a shock because when it comes to...
  7. carolou

    Just diagnosed with Prediabetes

    Hi Well no symptoms yes a little bit overweight but not massively so this came as a surprise. Not sure what to do/eat as I have not been given any advice yet but reading up as much as possible. Hubby is suggesting a drastic diet but that's not for me!!! So I will keep looking....I am being...