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What now after my Hb1ac went to 40??

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dvd

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Type of diabetes
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Got my hb1ac result which was 40 ..down from 44 .. so as to maintain this level plus i cannot afford to loose any more weigh what do i do now ???... i am scared to eat any carbs . Any help would be great ... thks ..
 
What is your BMI, I am prediabetic and slim and found mine dropped lower the lower my BMI, which I am very pleased about my last one was 32. I eat carbs in the form of veggies mainly, I do indulge in a little 0%fat total greek yoghurt, nuts are a good snack. I have been low carbing for a few years now. Initially I did have the problem of losing too much weight but it has stablized now.
 
I'm in a similar pickle @dvd so have just started to increase my intake of good fats - avocados, nuts, olive oil etc.... Have also upped my protein a little as I'm exercising more at the moment so hopefully a little extra muscle weight will come my way :)
 
dvd said:
Got my hb1ac result which was 40 ..down from 44 .. so as to maintain this level plus i cannot afford to loose any more weigh what do i do now ???... i am scared to eat any carbs . Any help would be great ... thks ..
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Hi dvd, the best way is to adjust the ratio of carb to protein to fat, i do 40 carb 80 protein and 150 fat but portion control is what works for me, check your bmi and your weight and eat three quarters of the daily recommended calories and see how you go.
 
It's a difficult problem for people who do not want or need to loose weight.
For me it is a balancing act I have gone up to 42 from 40 but if I eat what they advice I loose weight.
I have been snacking on nuts but guess I need to cut down because too many are not good.
I also have other health problems so cannot up the fat I eat, I need to eat less fat not more.
Best of luck
 
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