Introduction

perton said:

Greetings folks,

I just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 46 and have just been informed I am prediabetic, which I know nothing about, hence why I joined. I thought I'd join these forums so people can provide tips and educate me and the rules.
John

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Hi John and welcome.

Prediabetes isn't a disease as such, but the rise in your HbA1c result (did they tell you about that?) indicates that your system is probably not coping with carbohydrates in your food as well as it should. Left to itself this inability is likely to get steadily worse, and could lead to continued rise in your blood glucose, which could in itself lead to some symptoms best avoided. Ultimately you would be formally diagnosed as diabetic.

The good news is that it is relatively simple to make some dietvchanges that will get you back where you should be. Some willpower is required but if you're here, you've probably seriously looking to do something about it.

I would strongly advise forgetting everything you think you know about "healthy" eating - what the media and friends and family all know you "should" eat. Other than that, read around on this forum - try the "Success Stories" bit - and please don't be afraid to ask questions.