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Recent type 2 prediabetes diagnosis

Rob Keating

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Afternoon all,

Like many on this forum I guess, I was informed by phone around 2 weeks ago following a routine blood test during my annual meds checkup. I'm right on the cusp of trouble with a reading of 47mmol/l. It wasn't until I had this news that I really delved into what I eat on a regular basis and was shocked to see just how much carbohydrate I was consuming. I always thought I was eating relatively healthily (wholewheat, wholemeal etc.), so I've just had a bit of a clearout and will be down to the food bank tomorrow with jars, tins and other non-perishables. I've downloaded the excellent free recipe books and meal planners to give me a kick start to healthier eating, and will I'm sure also benefit greatly from the wealth of members knowledge on this forum.

Cheers everyone.
 
Welcome to the forum, it sounds like you’re hitting the ground running, well done I’m sure it will pay off for you :)
 
that is a great start.
I also found it helpful to think about my favourite foods and find low-carb substitutes, and to celebrate the foods added back in with a clear conscience, eg cheese, butter, olive oil.
 
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