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<blockquote data-quote="Redshank" data-source="post: 2160944" data-attributes="member: 325494"><p>I am prediabetic, never been overweight, BMI is 19 to 20.</p><p>It is frustrating that so much advice concentrates on losing weight. I started off with Hb1Ac of 45. Luckily I had a Diabetic Nurse (who was diabetic herself) who told me to reduce carbohydrate and told me about this forum. She was also happy to discuss the results of my own testing.</p><p></p><p>When I initially reduced carbs I lost weight and I never felt hungry. I started a food diary to keep track of carbohydrate and tested before and after meals. I then started counting Calories. I know that for most people on this site that is not helpful, but it showed me I wasn't eating enough (my weight loss was also showing that but was harder to connect to individual food items. I was only eating about 1500Kcal and after a while of doing the food diary I found I need about 2500 Kcal to maintain weight. </p><p>I experimented and carried on testing and adjusted my diet. I found out what foods I could eat for my circumstances.</p><p>I was able to regain a bit of weight and then I have maintained a constant weight (+/- 1 pound) for about two and a half years.</p><p>I haven't kept a food diary for about 18months (or more) but still do blood tests(not as often as at the beginning). I weigh myself once a week. If I lose a pound I eat a bit more, If I gain a pound I don't have to eat the extra.</p><p></p><p>I had to find a way to eat more calories than I really wanted. Avocados, nuts and cheese are a great help to me in this situation.</p><p>For example, Lots of people have Greek Yoghurt and Berries for breakfast. I have this with a large amount of chopped nuts (the low carb ones, Brazil, Almond, Pecan, Hazel). As well as enjoying it, it contains a lot of calories which gives me a good start in maintaining weight. </p><p></p><p>My last 3 annual HbA1c test have been 40 - so more than 2 years at normal levels. </p><p>I can't advise on running as I never do it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />but I do walk quite a lot.</p><p>Best of luck with managing your condition</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Redshank, post: 2160944, member: 325494"] I am prediabetic, never been overweight, BMI is 19 to 20. It is frustrating that so much advice concentrates on losing weight. I started off with Hb1Ac of 45. Luckily I had a Diabetic Nurse (who was diabetic herself) who told me to reduce carbohydrate and told me about this forum. She was also happy to discuss the results of my own testing. When I initially reduced carbs I lost weight and I never felt hungry. I started a food diary to keep track of carbohydrate and tested before and after meals. I then started counting Calories. I know that for most people on this site that is not helpful, but it showed me I wasn't eating enough (my weight loss was also showing that but was harder to connect to individual food items. I was only eating about 1500Kcal and after a while of doing the food diary I found I need about 2500 Kcal to maintain weight. I experimented and carried on testing and adjusted my diet. I found out what foods I could eat for my circumstances. I was able to regain a bit of weight and then I have maintained a constant weight (+/- 1 pound) for about two and a half years. I haven't kept a food diary for about 18months (or more) but still do blood tests(not as often as at the beginning). I weigh myself once a week. If I lose a pound I eat a bit more, If I gain a pound I don't have to eat the extra. I had to find a way to eat more calories than I really wanted. Avocados, nuts and cheese are a great help to me in this situation. For example, Lots of people have Greek Yoghurt and Berries for breakfast. I have this with a large amount of chopped nuts (the low carb ones, Brazil, Almond, Pecan, Hazel). As well as enjoying it, it contains a lot of calories which gives me a good start in maintaining weight. My last 3 annual HbA1c test have been 40 - so more than 2 years at normal levels. I can't advise on running as I never do it :)but I do walk quite a lot. Best of luck with managing your condition [/QUOTE]
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