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Newbie here.

Apparently I've just crept into the pre-diabetes zone 42-47.

Funny how the moment before I got a text from my GP I felt fine in my mind; now I'm 'at risk' my anxiety is sky-high and I'm rushing around trying to fix it and ruthlessly cut all, as I see it, offending items from my daily diet.

My maternal aunt had diabetes, so not a direct lineage.

Good to be here to learn facts, and meet everyone 🙂
 
Hi @Trudy37 and welcome to the forum - although I'm not one myself there a large number of users who are or have been in your situation on here - have a nose around and you will pick up some great tips I'm sure - and don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have - no question is considered "silly" here - Glad you have found us 🙂
 
Hi @Trudy37 and a very warm welcome from me too 🙂 . I know it's difficult but try not to get too anxious, you can ask as many questions as you like and I'm sure there will be lots of friendly members here who are happy to provide help and support.
 
Hi Trudy and welcome.

If you are only in the pre diabetes range, then some minor tweaks to your diet and perhaps trying to fit in a bit more physical activity like walking, should be enough to sort it, so try not to panic. If you want to put it into some sort of perspective, some of us were diagnosed with an HbA1c in 3 figures. Mine was 114, and 6 years later no bits of me have dropped off and I am managing it well and the change of diet has improved many other health conditions, so overall, I am actually now fitter and healthier than I was before diagnosis, so actually it has been a turning point for the good. Hopefully you will feel the same in a few years when you look back.
 
Hi @Trudy37 and welcome to the forum.
@rebrascora has said much of what I would have said, so yes don't panic, PRE is pre and not diabetic

Do you know what your HBA1c score is ?

Alan 😉
 
I was in that position for quite a few years and was careful of my carbohydrate intake then I retired and that piece of cake with the afternoon cuppa and actually less exercise as I had had an active job and I crept up into the diabetic zone but action taken by adopting a low carb regime following the principals in this link and got back to normal in 3 months. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
The nearer to the top of pre diabetes you are the more work you will need to do but it is very possible and the low carb is just my new normal way of eating.
 
Welcome to the forum @Trudy37
Very pleased that you have found us.
Ask away with any questions that you have.
 
Welcome to the forum @Trudy37

Glad you have found us!

Good luck in finding our own ways of making your menu and daily routine more blood glucose friendly. Having others alongside who have been through their own period of making tweaks and adjustments can be so helpful.

Keep us posted with how things are going, and keep asking questions as they crop up 🙂
 
Alan44 said:
PRE is pre and not diabetic



Alan 😉
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In fact Dr Richard Kahn, former chief scientific adviser to the American Diabetes Association, who coined the term, recently said that he now regrets doing so as (his words) it causes unnecessary anxiety and only serves to line the pockets of drugs companies. I think the term is now so firmly embedded in healthcare that it's unlikely to change.

Having said that, DUK prefers 'At Risk of Diabetes' and I've come across the term 'Non-diabetic Hyperglycaemia' being used within the NHS. Here's an example:-

In non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (NDH, previously known as impaired glucose tolerance or pre-diabetes), your blood sugar (glucose) is raised beyond the normal range. Whilst this raised glucose level is not so high that you have type 2 diabetes, you are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes when you have NDH.

Take your pick.
 
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