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Thanks guys Since my last tests and returning to normal range from prediabetic, I just got on with life content that I didn't have diabetes Now I'm a few years older and need to take charge again Yes, definately a trip to the GP when I can get an appointment!

I did consider high BG initially. I visited a relative where we had chip shop fish and chips. I did have lashings of vinegar. I also had a very small glass of Prosecco (literally two small mouthfuls) and normally, I would not have any reaction. I was lacking in sleep however due to a recent...

I am a lapsed member of the forum and have rejoined today. My last HbA1C was 5.6 a few years ago. I know this is "old money" so not sure what this translates to in "new money" I've kinda fallen off the wagon in the last few years and being of a certain age with plenty of belly fat, the fear of...

Well I fasted for 61 hours (bar 2 cups of coffee/tea a day and loads of water) which is the longest I have ever fasted and then I had a meal. BIG MISTAKE! My fast was from 9pm Sunday night to 1pm yesterday afternoon. About 20mins after my meal, I had the worst stomach pain of my life and just...

I suspect my BS is high so I want to get this down. I have managed to fast today but will probably be craving food by 7am tommorw

Hi, I am a returning member and need to sort myself out. I am looking to fast but can't seem to manage more than a day drinking just coffee, water (loads of) and a glass of wine in the evening. How can I stump up the willpower to fast for longer considering I work long hours and everyone around...

Hi, I'm glad this forum is still here. I took a long break after discovering I was pre-diabetic a couple of years ago and this forum helped me to get my BS back to normal. I low-carbed for 2 years and since then have only had the occasional bread/pasta/cereal etc. I have started getting...

Oh dear, I feel for you. Do you know what his readings were at diagnosis?

+1 for red wine :)

Perhaps you need an ENT opinion (ear, nose, throat) to rule in/out an inner ear problem. Disruption to the vestibular system can give symptoms of feeling drunk

Have you had any kidney function tests? Knowing the baseline function and GFR seems to be clearly indicated in your case.

+1 for seeing a dermatologist. :) A young lady shouldn't have to put up with this (or anyone of any age for that matter)

Dizziness can be caused by lots of things and is a difficult symptom to diagnose in general practice. For example, any cardiac problems, side effects of many medications and some ear problems. Presumably you've had the all clear from an ENT prospective? What helps diagnosis is how long does...

Hi all Another start to a year, another spring clearout and the impetus to revaluate and focus on my health. I've been away for a while and although I've been low-carbing for the past year, I've let things slip and put on 1/2 stone (less than I thought!). I need to get back on track so will be...

Hi Alison louise, Yes - 37 is a number to die for! Anything below 40 is fine so you have nothing to worry about Unfortunately I have only just returned to the forum after a period of absence and can't remember what the glucose 4.3 means. Hopefully somebody else can clarity

There are a shed-load of causes for depression; are you depressed because you are prediabetic or is there something else/other things in your life contributing to your depression? Have you been prediabetic a long time? If so, what steps have you taken to get your BS down?

Hey Roberta I can't add much more to some of the excellent advice here, but remember, RTW interviews are usually box-ticking exercises and one of the questions that you will be asked may be the following: "What could we do/have done to aid/speed up your recovery?" Please, take note of this...

Assuming you don't work weekends(?), at least it's Friday. Sounds like you've had a bad week. Guess your boyfriend needs a bit of educating... Big hug from me ((((HUG))))

Hi Jim Firstly the GP Receptionist should not be giving you medical advice. That is a dismissible offence! As you say, a fasting level 6.2 should not be giving you the level of tiredness you are experiencing. What test did you have, OGTT or HbA1c? Was it done at the GP surgery or in a...

And we all know how accurate some scientific studies are ...