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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ironny" data-source="post: 2661542" data-attributes="member: 567085">Hi, I need advice please on fasting blood glucose levels and HbA1c readings. I have been pre-diabetic for 3 years and in January this year decided to try to achieve 'normality' through a low carb. diet. My readings in January were 43 and 6.1. My recent Hb1Ac results were 42 and 6.0, so down a little. I wonder what else I can do for better results?I used a CGM for two weeks over the summer to help me monitor and keep my blood glucose stable. I now use a finger prick test and can also keep my levels stable during the day. HOWEVER, my fasting blood glucose is never stable. I usually finish eating by 21.30 and test 10 - 12 hours later. Levels have ranged between 5.5 (which I would be happy with), and 6.8 over the past 10 days, with most at more than 6.5. I cannot see a pattern with these readings and grammes of carbs eaten, exercising before or after the test, or anything else. An earlier post on this thread mentioned leaving 4 hours between food and bedtime, which I have not tried. I would welcome other suggestions. As well as the 4 hour tip, might cutting carbs to 50g a day help?I am 72, of a low weight with a normal level of visceral fat, so nothing to lose, and walk or work out daily. I track my food and nutrients and tried 3 months of under 120g carbs and since April have stuck to under 100g. I am on medication for hypertension and on post breast cancer drugs, plus immunosuppressive medication for psoriasis. The GPs I see are not worried about my health as I am not diabetic. I sleep well and am not overtly stressed and love my life in retirement.</blockquote>

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