janeecee said:Thanks for your reply. I don't have a problem with the word 'diet' myself because it doesn't have those popular connotations in my mind. I'm quite happy to use the word in the health sense. But that aside…it's something I have to look into now as my levels are borderline and my only option is to look at my diet. Exercise is out for me, as I am living with a pre-existing condition and I'm severely affected. Other than physical inactivity I have no other risk factors—weight good, BP good, no family history, etc. My only option re lifestyle change is my diet, and as I'm new to all of this, I'm a bit overwhelmed and of course anxious about the health implications in the long term.
janeecee said:I'm not jumping the gun just yet! I have my FBG next week and then it's a follow up with the practice nurse in two weeks when the results come back in. I'm glad that's how they do the NHS health check at my surgery rather than pinprick tests at shopping centre—also available in my area. No matter what the results are, I still need to tweak my diet and maybe shift the 4-5lbs I've gained since last year.
I downloaded MyFitnessPal to keep an eye on my salt intake but it does the carb count too, and it's been an eye-opener. I rarely touch alcohol, so once again, something else that I can't give up! Inactivity is not good for anyone and perhaps it's the major factor that's made me prone to glucose intolerance. I used to love walking all over, swimming and riding my bike but post-ME I can't do that anymore. Maybe an exercise bike might be good later on as I get over this relapse, even if it's just a couple of minutes a day to begin with. I've had quite enough to contend with so I don't relish yet more health issues to deal with—not if I can help it.
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