I am interested in eating a better diet have lost a stone in weight and reduced blood sugar level which is still in pre diabetic range. Is there an ideal daily carb amount to aim for? Need to loose another half stone and hopefully reach normal level
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Welcome @Melanie64 🙂 Anything below 130g per day counts as low carb. Some people need to eat less than that. It’s quite individual. Do you know how many carbs a day you’re eating roughly?
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As you are just prediabetic but still want to lose some more weight then a low carb diet should enable you to get your blood glucose down to Normal and also achieve the weight loss.
But there is no need to do any thing drastic and a gradual reduction in carbohydrates would be better as you will be less likely to get issues with your eyes of nerves. Even though you are only prediabetic it could happen with a sudden reduction in blood glucose.
This link may help you with a suitable dietary regime. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
Also the Learning Zone here has information.
But there is no need to do any thing drastic and a gradual reduction in carbohydrates would be better as you will be less likely to get issues with your eyes of nerves. Even though you are only prediabetic it could happen with a sudden reduction in blood glucose.
This link may help you with a suitable dietary regime. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
Also the Learning Zone here has information.
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You've lost a stone thus far. Keep doing what you're doing.
If you've been getting more exercise as part of your weight loss plan, you've probably gained some muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, so don't worry if your weight loss seems to be slowing down.
If you've been getting more exercise as part of your weight loss plan, you've probably gained some muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, so don't worry if your weight loss seems to be slowing down.
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The ideal amount of carbs would be that at which your weight reduces a modest amount each week, so when you get to your ideal weight you can then up the carbs just a little and maintain.
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution describes the process in some detail, and has a lot more useful information. They used to be available for pennies, but that was some time ago now.
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution describes the process in some detail, and has a lot more useful information. They used to be available for pennies, but that was some time ago now.
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Welcome to the forum @Melanie64
Glad you have joined us! And well done on your weight loss so far. 🙂 🙂 🙂
How long have you been living with diabetes, and working on your weight?
Glad you have joined us! And well done on your weight loss so far. 🙂 🙂 🙂
How long have you been living with diabetes, and working on your weight?
I had a high blood result 56 last Aug it is now 46 so hoping I can get it out the prediabetic level soon nice to get some advice and see how other people are doing
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