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<blockquote data-quote="ZoeinKent" data-source="post: 2476297" data-attributes="member: 542191"><p>Hi [USER=551984]@snametab[/USER], welcome to the forum!</p><p></p><p>Firstly, I'm so impressed by all the research you've done and how proactive you've been in writing to all those people!</p><p></p><p>I was borderline prediabetic (HbA1c of 41) several months after a gestational diabetes pregnancy. I'm also a normal to low BMI. Although it was I who suggested a low-carb diet to my GP, she was largely supportive and offered me a second HbA1c after three months to see how the changes had impacted my levels. Thankfully the result came back at 31 - low carb plus running three times a week had worked for me. I think the level of GP support is very much a postcode lottery. However, she actively encouraged me not to use a home glucose meter - I disobeyed this advice and have found a meter invaluable in showing what foods I can and can't tolerate. I use an Accucheck Performa, but the strips are expensive - others on this forum have some good knowledge of cheaper brands.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck to you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ZoeinKent, post: 2476297, member: 542191"] Hi [USER=551984]@snametab[/USER], welcome to the forum! Firstly, I'm so impressed by all the research you've done and how proactive you've been in writing to all those people! I was borderline prediabetic (HbA1c of 41) several months after a gestational diabetes pregnancy. I'm also a normal to low BMI. Although it was I who suggested a low-carb diet to my GP, she was largely supportive and offered me a second HbA1c after three months to see how the changes had impacted my levels. Thankfully the result came back at 31 - low carb plus running three times a week had worked for me. I think the level of GP support is very much a postcode lottery. However, she actively encouraged me not to use a home glucose meter - I disobeyed this advice and have found a meter invaluable in showing what foods I can and can't tolerate. I use an Accucheck Performa, but the strips are expensive - others on this forum have some good knowledge of cheaper brands. Best of luck to you! [/QUOTE]
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