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    Reintroducing Carbohydrates

    Hi. I dropped most of carbs after being diagnosed 2 yrs ago. Lost 3st 3lb BMI now 22. I kept on with plain oats for breakfast as needed energy for physical work or brisk walking on days off. Last hba1c was 34, down from 44 previous year . Have now introduced bread, homemade- no sugar- lovely...
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    M&S ready meals

    That's really useful to know. There are times when it's just not possible to cook from scratch.
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    New Year's resolution

    Hi All Its another wet day but I know I must 'get out there' and walk briskly for a few miles, I find going to the gym a bit boring after a while especially in good weather. Yes I agree dancing is another good form of enjoyable exercise.
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    Symptoms of prediabetes

    Hi Yes I had dizziness, felt like I wasn't walking a straight line sometimes ( sober). Feeling fatigued also at times, like I needed to curl up and sleep. It has improved. I pace myself better and eat small regular meals and drink plenty of water.
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    my visit to the nurse

    Hi Sorry for very late reply, Firstly the porridge I ate (and still do ) is plain. Well it's been over 2 years since I visited this site. I was shocked at pre diabetic diagnosis. Was advised to lose weight and exercise. So I did, 3st 3lb in total and I walk several miles briskly 3-4 times a...
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    Diabetes and Anger

    Hi Viv. Thank you for your info, very useful. I will invest in a carb counter book or App. Best Wishes Zell
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    Diabetes and Anger

    Hi I am pre diabetic but have occasional full on feelings of frustration and irritability. I have been checking my blood glucose pre breakfast and before bed, they remain just within normal parameters, but random checks during the day show dips down to 3.2 . I eat low carb low sugar now since...
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    blood glucose tests

    Hi everyone, I am finding this pre-diabetic diagnoses confusing, after the fasting HBa1c test showed I was in the pre diabetic range (44) I asked if I should buy a glucometer to check if I am on the right track with my new low GI diet. I was told no, not to worry, but I am concerned. How will...
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    my visit to the nurse

    Hi I was told I'm prediabetic recently. It surprised me as I had been having reactive hypoglycemia, 3 hours after porridge breakfast. Had access to glucometer, I was able to self test blood glucose, 3.2 or 3.4 but never above 4. Has this happened to anyone else? Am fit slim aged 58
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi I am 58, employed, fairly fit, average build , low blood pressure, active and in good health. I was told this week that my HB1AC test suggests I am prediabetic. I was not expecting that. I have been experiencing low blood sugar readings 2 to 3 hours after eating. Ie 3.2-3.8 feeling unwell...