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Testing has great benefits in fighting against pre diabetes. A CGM is perhaps the most convenient method of testing . But you should plan for using one. By this I mean formulate a list of foods you want to test and use this information to base your diet on. I used a CGM in the summer of...

I’d welcome informed opinions on what I’m thinking about please . For background I found I was pre diabetic in July 23. Following advice here I embarked on a low carb way of life . I never counted carbs but I did eat to the meter or in fact the CGM. It was a success, by January 24 my A1C was...

You haven’t been diagnosed with T2 you have been told you are pre diabetic. It’s a big difference. But it isn’t clear how or why you think what you’ve been told is wrong. Anyway you will probably be offered a further A1C test or if not you could ask for one. I guess you have a choice to act...

I think they are all much of a much. I’ve got an accutest from boots it’s fine. I guess as far as advice is concerned you will be using a few of the consumables so it’s best to look at those costs as well . BTW read what this testing entails. At first you need to log what you eat and what your...

It’s a different type of test . Basically the one at the doctors gives an average of your BG over approximately 3 months. Testing at home is by finger prick testing ( you can buy at boots, Argos , Tesco and anywhere) There is an accepted way and time for testing and it basically shows how well...

Hi Doddy welcome. I thought I’d answer but you will get some absolutely fabulous help and encouragement on this site. I guess a good start is to just look around the forum. That’s what I did ( I found out I was pre diabetic last July) and form a plan. Many go for a low carb approach and I’ve...

I don’t know how the Libre estimates A1C but it was pretty close. Libre estimated 37 A1C provided 38 Close enough for me.

I noticed that the Libre sensor and finger prick testing were not always the same . I was told that there is a lag of about 15 minutes on the CGM which might account for some perceived inaccuracies. BTW the estimated A1C was out by 2 points when I was tested at GP

Hi , We are moving the week after next. I’m ( only) pre diabetic not really an issue for me but my wife has a nasty complaint. We have joined a new GP already and they’ve been great. My wife already has an appointment to see GP. Unbelievably my wife and I have ordered prescriptions for the...

Sounds like your numbers are getting stable already, 5.1 prior to lunch isnt to shabby [emoji3] I’m also pre diabetic, I found out in July 23 and I also used the Libre2 sensor. What a great tool. For what it’s worth I basically looked at around 8 on the graphs as a maximum 2 hours after...

Abbot are still offering a free 14 day trial of their Libre sensor . You can actually learn a great deal in that time. Beware though they are addictive [emoji23] I buy one occasionally as a treat .

OK my bad. When using the CGM as I did to nail down my diet yes I logged on waking . A while ago my BG used to rise very early morning but that settled. Sorry for the confusion

I might be misunderstanding you if so sorry [emoji3] but here goes. I don’t know if you are familiar with CGM’s but they monitor BG ( well indirectly) 24/7. Attached is a snapshot of a day of when I was wearing/ using a Libre 2 sensor. FYI I’m a well controlled pre diabetic and the graph is...

I like celeriac very much . You can make substitutes for chips or roasties . Wonderful vegetable IMO had some tonight ( not airfryed ) but mashed with cauliflower.

I thought I’d answer because I’m here and online , I’m sure some more knowledgeable people will be along soon. Firstly calm down , see what the A1C comes back as and take it from there. Stress is a terrible thing and the last thing you need ! I’m no expert but I’d say if you are hungry you...

I think this will be the Cambridge or Newcastle diets. A woman who lives near me was put on this plan ( I think her problem was obesity only) and she did lose weight rapidly. As far as I know the meal replacements were exactly the same as it would be if buying the product. The only difference...

Hi, It’s a shame that you cannot afford to test because as everyone says it would provide so much information. However we all know the harsh reality of the world at this time. However I’d like to make a suggestion that would give you a fantastic amount of information for 14 days FOC. You can...

Hi, I’m Paul , common all garden pre diabetic, well it’s controlled now and in no small part due to the great advice I received from this site. I thought I’d respond as I certainly understand you with regards to anxiety. I stopped working a few years early due to it and “it” does rear its head...

I remember one occasion where the sensor showed something that conventional finger prick testing wouldn’t. I bought some low carbs noodles and made to eat with a bolognaise style sauce. After two hours the Libre showed no real / bad response . However in the morning I looked on my watch and...

You could still eat dumplings as long as you use a flour substitute like almond flour. I use celeriac in my slow cooker stews.