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<blockquote data-quote="sweetsweetsugarblues" data-source="post: 2481799" data-attributes="member: 552010"><p>I've recently been through something similar. Convinced myself I am diabetic/prediabetic, following a series of higher-than-'normal' (for a non-diabetic person) fingerprick tests. I considered a private HbA1C but went for one via my GP. Turned out to be in healthy range suggesting that my numbers weren't -usually- at the higher end most of the time. </p><p></p><p>I came to conclusion that a few things were probably influencing the situation: very high stress at the time (mostly emotional), PCOS & a decades-long tendency to indulge a bit probably contributing to insulin resistance (albeit not bad enough, yet, to send me to diabetic HbA1C), and some degree of Dawn Phenomenon sending my morning/fasting blood glucose higher. Also it was Christmas period, eben though I'd been fairly restrained with treats I had indulged a bit. </p><p></p><p>I figured that regardless of what diagnostic category I do or don't fall into, I can use this as an opportunity to learn about my health and make changes accordingly. For example even though I now occasionally dabble in intermittent fasting I'll now have an 8hr eating window earlier in the day, not later (seeing as my liver will probably release glucose in the morning if I don't eat, so not really getting any benefit from I.F. at that time). </p><p></p><p>My numbers weren't super-high so I feel no need to go super-strict, but I've increased physical activity, focussed on relaxation/de-stressing, and changed my diet. Specifically with an emphasis on meals being low GL/GI (un-refined carbs, significantly smaller portions than before), high fibre from fresh veg & a little fruit, healthy fats (not going to get into what my idea of a heathy fat is, here!) and something protein-rich at each meal (I am also exploring supplements, but that's a whole other angle). Hopefully this can make an impact on any insulin resistance. </p><p></p><p>I'm taking a break from testing as it caused me too much worry (considering that numbers were never very high) but did see some small improvements in my numbers at the time. What I plan to do is stick to these changes (for the most part, I know I'm priveliged to not have to be super-strict 24/7), and then test for a few days in a month or so, to see what's changed. </p><p></p><p>I don't know if this is helpful. I guess I'm just saying try not to panic. And if you can make healthier lifestyle changes now that's great, regardless of test results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sweetsweetsugarblues, post: 2481799, member: 552010"] I've recently been through something similar. Convinced myself I am diabetic/prediabetic, following a series of higher-than-'normal' (for a non-diabetic person) fingerprick tests. I considered a private HbA1C but went for one via my GP. Turned out to be in healthy range suggesting that my numbers weren't -usually- at the higher end most of the time. I came to conclusion that a few things were probably influencing the situation: very high stress at the time (mostly emotional), PCOS & a decades-long tendency to indulge a bit probably contributing to insulin resistance (albeit not bad enough, yet, to send me to diabetic HbA1C), and some degree of Dawn Phenomenon sending my morning/fasting blood glucose higher. Also it was Christmas period, eben though I'd been fairly restrained with treats I had indulged a bit. I figured that regardless of what diagnostic category I do or don't fall into, I can use this as an opportunity to learn about my health and make changes accordingly. For example even though I now occasionally dabble in intermittent fasting I'll now have an 8hr eating window earlier in the day, not later (seeing as my liver will probably release glucose in the morning if I don't eat, so not really getting any benefit from I.F. at that time). My numbers weren't super-high so I feel no need to go super-strict, but I've increased physical activity, focussed on relaxation/de-stressing, and changed my diet. Specifically with an emphasis on meals being low GL/GI (un-refined carbs, significantly smaller portions than before), high fibre from fresh veg & a little fruit, healthy fats (not going to get into what my idea of a heathy fat is, here!) and something protein-rich at each meal (I am also exploring supplements, but that's a whole other angle). Hopefully this can make an impact on any insulin resistance. I'm taking a break from testing as it caused me too much worry (considering that numbers were never very high) but did see some small improvements in my numbers at the time. What I plan to do is stick to these changes (for the most part, I know I'm priveliged to not have to be super-strict 24/7), and then test for a few days in a month or so, to see what's changed. I don't know if this is helpful. I guess I'm just saying try not to panic. And if you can make healthier lifestyle changes now that's great, regardless of test results. [/QUOTE]
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