Hi All,
So Diabetes (Type 2) pretty much effects most members in my family. My Dad has recently been in hospital and now has to use insulin. It looks like it is only time until my Mum will be diagnosed as diabetic. I have recently tested my blood glucose in a fasted state and the result was 6.1mmol/l which indicates Pre-Diabetes. So I have recently done a blood test guessing HBA1C to get more concise results. To be honest the results of this test is inconsequential as I need to make a change now whether I am Pre-Diabetic or not, as if I don't I will be full Diabetic in years to come. I wanted to join this site as most of my family down play Diabetes as a minor ailment and that it is something that you do not need to worry about. I wont to make sure, or at least try and not end up on all the meds my Dad is on.
A question I do have regarding Pre-Diabetes. If I do everything correct, like losing weight & exercising, will I be able to have a treat every 4-6weeks? I do not mean going back to my current diet because if I did I would end back in the same situation. I think completely eliminating all bad food for ever would just set me up for failure & having that treat every 45 days would help. When I say treat I most likely mean a Carb heavy meal (Dominos, burgers etc..)
Thanks,
Simon
So Diabetes (Type 2) pretty much effects most members in my family. My Dad has recently been in hospital and now has to use insulin. It looks like it is only time until my Mum will be diagnosed as diabetic. I have recently tested my blood glucose in a fasted state and the result was 6.1mmol/l which indicates Pre-Diabetes. So I have recently done a blood test guessing HBA1C to get more concise results. To be honest the results of this test is inconsequential as I need to make a change now whether I am Pre-Diabetic or not, as if I don't I will be full Diabetic in years to come. I wanted to join this site as most of my family down play Diabetes as a minor ailment and that it is something that you do not need to worry about. I wont to make sure, or at least try and not end up on all the meds my Dad is on.
A question I do have regarding Pre-Diabetes. If I do everything correct, like losing weight & exercising, will I be able to have a treat every 4-6weeks? I do not mean going back to my current diet because if I did I would end back in the same situation. I think completely eliminating all bad food for ever would just set me up for failure & having that treat every 45 days would help. When I say treat I most likely mean a Carb heavy meal (Dominos, burgers etc..)
Thanks,
Simon
