Hi
I was totally by accident identified as prediabetic some 2 years ago which was a massive shock (routine blood test for insurance policy) i immediately bought a meter as i believe if you don't measure it you cant manage it, read everything i could, increased my exercise and went on a low carb diet.
Bloods fell Hba1c from 47 to 45, then 40 over 3 x 3 month tests, been stable since and go back once a year but what really is getting to me is in the morning my fasting blood test is almost (occasionally normal) always high 6.4 - 6.8 regardless of what i eat. Yesterday i had sub 50g of carbs but today same levels, during the day they are fine, post meal spot on so i just dont get it, i have heard of the dawn phenomena but i thought that applied to diabetics (i suppose my glucose tolerance isn't all that) ive tried not eating after 7, tried some cheese before bed, nuts, water but nothing makes the difference.
What sticks in mind is the temporary high level causing any damage or health issues that i am unaware of... your knowledgeable thoughts would be most welcome.
Thanks
I was totally by accident identified as prediabetic some 2 years ago which was a massive shock (routine blood test for insurance policy) i immediately bought a meter as i believe if you don't measure it you cant manage it, read everything i could, increased my exercise and went on a low carb diet.
Bloods fell Hba1c from 47 to 45, then 40 over 3 x 3 month tests, been stable since and go back once a year but what really is getting to me is in the morning my fasting blood test is almost (occasionally normal) always high 6.4 - 6.8 regardless of what i eat. Yesterday i had sub 50g of carbs but today same levels, during the day they are fine, post meal spot on so i just dont get it, i have heard of the dawn phenomena but i thought that applied to diabetics (i suppose my glucose tolerance isn't all that) ive tried not eating after 7, tried some cheese before bed, nuts, water but nothing makes the difference.
What sticks in mind is the temporary high level causing any damage or health issues that i am unaware of... your knowledgeable thoughts would be most welcome.
Thanks