Weight & Prediabetes

[DanW13]

Hi,

I’m 2 years into my battle with prediabetes, originally diagnosed in Sept 20 with Hba1c of 43. I was on the high side of normal weight but BMI was only 25 & I exercised regularly but overindulged in high carb foods unfortunately.

Went low carb immediately & have kept to diet pretty well, last set of results a year ago had Hba1c of 38, much better blood lipid /cholesterol profile also.

I lost 2 stone but since Jan-21 have been around 10 stone 4lb consistently, it’s not varied more than 1-2 lbs around that figure throughout. Bang on 10st 4lb again this morning just after holiday to Italy where I did have 1 or 2 ice creams but generally stayed low carb rest of time.

My question is providing my weight remains the same am I right to think my Hba1c ought to be broadly the same as before (38) also? Or is it not as simple as that? Certainly my prediabetic state in 2020 came with short term weight gain at same time, so figuring should be okay if weight stays static? Right or wrong? Want to avoid constant annual blood tests if possible.

Thanks
Dan

 

[Goonergal]

My question is providing my weight remains the same am I right to think my Hba1c ought to be broadly the same as before (38) also

It’s probably more of a question whether you’re continuing to eat the same things that helped bring your numbers down - blood glucose control is the more important metric.

 

[DanW13]

It’s probably more of a question whether you’re continuing to eat the same things that helped bring your numbers down - blood glucose control is the more important metric.

Yes still eating same stuff, just worries me when I do things like go on holiday and indulge in the odd treat I wouldn’t normally allow myself back home. How many are too many? Dunno. Hoped changes in weight would be a solid clue if I am going too far with occasional treats?

 

[Goonergal]

Hoped changes in weight would be a solid clue if I am going too far with occasional treats?

Definitely! That’s a very different question. The odd ice cream or two is very unlikely to make a material difference. The challenge for many of us seems to be keeping them as ‘odd treats’. If you can, I don’t see any issue.

 

[DanW13]

Definitely! That’s a very different question. The odd ice cream or two is very unlikely to make a material difference. The challenge for many of us seems to be keeping them as ‘odd treats’. If you can, I don’t see any issue.

Thanks, yes generally I’m very vigilant on diet, despite pressure from family/friends to take a less hardline stance & indulge in more treats. Mother in law even bought me a chocolate bar once as she was convinced I wasn’t eating enough despite my weight being unchanged for over a year! Told her only chocolate I’d eat is 90% dark chocolate, even then only a couple of squares a day, never the whole bar in one go!

Italy was tough though, the ice cream is amazing, though luckily other meals were often very low carb, e.g lots of fish, with nothing other than fish & a bit of salad. Lost half a pound over course of holiday despite a few ice creams I think due to amount of walking we did, the heat & small portion sizes for main meals.

 

[MrsA2]

Italy was tough though, the ice cream is amazing,

We had a few days there earlier this year. Luckily my hubby lets me taste/share what he is having so I can still indulge the tastes and cravings. I did find pizza no longer tastes as good as I remember and that risotto may taste soo good, but 3 mouthfulls is enough else I felt bloated.
Like you my readings didn't go up too much, maybe there is soemthing in eating local food close to source,
Might have to go back to recheck that theory though