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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1476756" data-attributes="member: 94045">The 7.5 is really 7.5% DCCT.  This is the old style of measurement. Back in about 2011 the measurement units were changed to mmol/mol and converting your wife's result to the new measurements it would be 58mmol/l. Don't worry that your wife's result is in old measurements. Several labs still use these.To put it simply:under 42mmol/mol is non-diabetic42 to 47mmol/mol is pre-diabetc (at risk)48 and above is diabetic.If you have a look at the chart partway down the page that [USER=113206]@NoCrbs4Me[/USER]  gave you a link to you will see where your wife is on the chart. So not at all drastic, but could be better! Your doctor was right. It most certainly is not the end of the world and with commitment and some effort she can bring her levels down to normal.Diet is the key. Carbohydrate is the problem. As all carbs convert to glucose once inside the system, and as we diabetics can have too much glucose in our blood stream already, it is obvious we need to cut down on the carbs and eliminate the worst ones. That way we can reduce our blood glucose levels. Some of the ones that cause most problems are bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, pastry, batter, breakfast cereals and anything made with flour. Have a look at this site and follow the links. You will see lists of foods that are acceptable and a list of foods to avoid or cut back on. <a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds</a>Do have a good read round the forums, keep posting or get your wife to join, and ask as many questions as you like.</blockquote>

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