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Hi Everyone! I'm a Prediabetic that needs Calories

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I was diagnosed with Prediabetes in October 2019, with a blood result of 43. I went on the NHS Prediabetes programme, which I finished in August 2020. I was 13 stone 5 in October 2019, and got to 11 stone 5 by my second blood test in July 2020, which was 43 again. In March 2020 I had Covid. I had another blood test in November 2020 which was 45. I was totally gutted, as I was hoping it was going to go down.

My diet has changed dramatically from the rubbish I used to eat prior to my first blood test, and I'm actually ashamed of what I used to eat. I am a gardener, so I have a physical job and need to keep energy levels up. Now, I am just under 11 stone and want to maintain this weight. I'm doing pretty well, as I've only lost 1.2kg since mid-November. I feel much fitter than I used to. Apart from nuts, protein (chicken, fish), etc, can anyone please suggest anything that is good for diabetes, and yet is pretty high in calories?

I just want a bit more variety, while still eating plenty of healthy food. It has been suggested that Covid may have impacted my blood results for July and November? I'm also addressing sleep and stress levels. I had gestational diabetes 25 years ago. I'm also very near menopause, and I've also been told that hormones may impact blood test results too? I know there is a good chance I will become diabetic eventually, but I just want to look back and say that I did my best to try and avoid it.

Many thanks;
Nicky
 
The usual low carb diet includes any meat, seafood, eggs and dairy avoiding low fat so you should not be short of calories, even eating just two meals a day I seem to have no problems.
 
Welcome to the forum @NickyBee

Congratulations on your weight loss! Glad the NHS diabetes prevention programme worked well for you.

Depending on your feeling about ‘good fats’ those could be a useful addition - olive oil, oily fish, seeds, nuts, and according to some research full-fat dairy. Mediterranean style?

Many members here find a lower carbohydrate approach gives them a bit more license with fats than the low fat advice and can allow their cholesterol results to balance better with reduced trigs and a higher proportion of HDL.

Your physical job may give you a bit more freedom with carbs too. Do you monitor your own BG to check how your body responds to different foods?
 
Thank you all for your ideas, and I will try a few of the food suggestions.
 
I eat a lot of seeds - eg chia seeds. Lots of calories, lots of minerals, lots of good fats, some vitamins, huge amounts of fibre, low carbs.

Also soy stuff - soy milk, edamame. Again great nutrition, good calories, low in bad saturated fats. Way better for you than dairy, IMO.
 
Eddy Edson said:
I eat a lot of seeds - eg chia seeds. Lots of calories, lots of minerals, lots of good fats, some vitamins, huge amounts of fibre, low carbs.

Also soy stuff - soy milk, edamame. Again great nutrition, good calories, low in bad saturated fats. Way better for you than dairy, IMO.
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Thank you for this. I already have chia seeds, but have not looked into other seeds (will do this). Soy stuff sounds a great idea, so I will look at that, too. Thank you once again.
 
Fat is the key to stabilising or increasing weight if you need to once you have cut carbs. You learn to adjust it to keep your weight where you want it to be according to your level of activity.

I'm really enjoying milled linseeds at the moment with my chia seeds. I buy both at Lidl along with whole mixed seeds which go in my Creamy Greek yoghurt. I have the chia and linseeds in a glass of water with a dash of balsamic vinegar on a morning first thing but they can also make a sort of porridge with ground almonds.
I also have double cream in my coffee every morning and cheese and olives whenever I fancy a snack.... Cheese is my new chocolate and I treat myself to really nice cheeses like blue Stilton and Gruyere and speciality mature Cheddars or vintage red Leicester and Halloumi and Feta and Mozzarella. Yum! Peanut butter is also high in calories and can be incorporated into a few different dishes or just eaten with a spoon with a square of 75%+ dark chocolate.
Aubergines and mushrooms are great for absorbing (olive) oil so they can be used to increase the calories in a dish.

Hope that gives you a few ideas.
 
rebrascora said:
Fat is the key to stabilising or increasing weight if you need to once you have cut carbs. You learn to adjust it to keep your weight where you want it to be according to your level of activity.

I'm really enjoying milled linseeds at the moment with my chia seeds. I buy both at Lidl along with whole mixed seeds which go in my Creamy Greek yoghurt. I have the chia and linseeds in a glass of water with a dash of balsamic vinegar on a morning first thing but they can also make a sort of porridge with ground almonds.
I also have double cream in my coffee every morning and cheese and olives whenever I fancy a snack.... Cheese is my new chocolate and I treat myself to really nice cheeses like blue Stilton and Gruyere and speciality mature Cheddars or vintage red Leicester and Halloumi and Feta and Mozzarella. Yum! Peanut butter is also high in calories and can be incorporated into a few different dishes or just eaten with a spoon with a square of 75%+ dark chocolate.
Aubergines and mushrooms are great for absorbing (olive) oil so they can be used to increase the calories in a dish.

Hope that gives you a few ideas.
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I see your Stilton, Gruyere and mature cheddars and give you vintage Gouda with truffles. It’s delicious.
 
rebrascora said:
Fat is the key to stabilising or increasing weight if you need to once you have cut carbs. You learn to adjust it to keep your weight where you want it to be according to your level of activity.

I'm really enjoying milled linseeds at the moment with my chia seeds. I buy both at Lidl along with whole mixed seeds which go in my Creamy Greek yoghurt. I have the chia and linseeds in a glass of water with a dash of balsamic vinegar on a morning first thing but they can also make a sort of porridge with ground almonds.
I also have double cream in my coffee every morning and cheese and olives whenever I fancy a snack.... Cheese is my new chocolate and I treat myself to really nice cheeses like blue Stilton and Gruyere and speciality mature Cheddars or vintage red Leicester and Halloumi and Feta and Mozzarella. Yum! Peanut butter is also high in calories and can be incorporated into a few different dishes or just eaten with a spoon with a square of 75%+ dark chocolate.
Aubergines and mushrooms are great for absorbing (olive) oil so they can be used to increase the calories in a dish.

Hope that gives you a few ideas.
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Thank you. Just added some of these to my next shopping list.
 
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