mischevous
Newbie
- Messages
- 2
- Location
- Bristol
- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
- Treatment type
- Other
- Dislikes
- I am quite a relaxed person, no particular dislikes.
Hi all.
I needed a routine blood test for an existing condition. When I phoned for the results the receptionist told me that I had pre- diabetes and that I needed to see a practice nurse to discuss lifestyle changes. Immediately I walked into her foom she said that she was expecting to see someone who was over weight and as I am not there was nothing that she could do, I needed to see the diabetic nurse. I am still waiting for my appointment so am somewhat confused and do not know if there is anything that I should do whilst waiting. My confusion is mainly around what I have read (perhaps unwisely) about what can be done to prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2. I am not overweight, BMI 20.2, Visit the gym twice a week, swim once a week and go dancing twice a week. I think that my diet is reasonable although I do like cakes and sweet puddings. That leads me to wonder if I will be able to prevent the problem increasing. I have just stopped taking Prednisolone after four years and was warned that it can lead to diabetes. So can I do anything about diet or lifestyle whilst I am awaiting my appointment, any suggestions as to what is good and what to avoid would be appreciated.
Oh, by the way, sorry about the mis-spelling of mischievous, I cannot find a way to correct it.
I needed a routine blood test for an existing condition. When I phoned for the results the receptionist told me that I had pre- diabetes and that I needed to see a practice nurse to discuss lifestyle changes. Immediately I walked into her foom she said that she was expecting to see someone who was over weight and as I am not there was nothing that she could do, I needed to see the diabetic nurse. I am still waiting for my appointment so am somewhat confused and do not know if there is anything that I should do whilst waiting. My confusion is mainly around what I have read (perhaps unwisely) about what can be done to prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2. I am not overweight, BMI 20.2, Visit the gym twice a week, swim once a week and go dancing twice a week. I think that my diet is reasonable although I do like cakes and sweet puddings. That leads me to wonder if I will be able to prevent the problem increasing. I have just stopped taking Prednisolone after four years and was warned that it can lead to diabetes. So can I do anything about diet or lifestyle whilst I am awaiting my appointment, any suggestions as to what is good and what to avoid would be appreciated.
Oh, by the way, sorry about the mis-spelling of mischievous, I cannot find a way to correct it.