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Hi, I'm new here
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Cherrelle DUK
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Hi jackienic, welcome to the forum.
Glad that you've joined us at this stage as you're in a great position to avoid getting in to the diabetic range. Were you given your HbA1c, it's your average blood sugar levels over a 3 month period and will help to measure where you are starting from.
One of the most helpful tips I picked up when first diagnosed was to watch out for the carbs in your meals, not just sugar and to make slow but steady adjustments to your existing meal plan so that you have a sustainable way forward.
We've got lots of info on the site so do have a look around and let us know if we can help in any way.
Glad that you've joined us at this stage as you're in a great position to avoid getting in to the diabetic range. Were you given your HbA1c, it's your average blood sugar levels over a 3 month period and will help to measure where you are starting from.
One of the most helpful tips I picked up when first diagnosed was to watch out for the carbs in your meals, not just sugar and to make slow but steady adjustments to your existing meal plan so that you have a sustainable way forward.
We've got lots of info on the site so do have a look around and let us know if we can help in any way.
Hi Cheryl, I went for what I thought was a routine blood test for my thyroid (under active) all I was told via a text msg from the surgery is that my Hba1c is in the pre diabetic range, no idea what my levels are, (can't get hold of a Dr round here ). It has stunned me because I probably have one of the most healthiest diets you can possibly eat. My first husband was type 1 diabetic from the age of thirty so we changed our eating habits back in the 70's, making my own wholemeal bread and growing my own veg and still do. I am 8st,6 at 5ft 3", have two large dogs I walk twice a day, do all my own gardening . My TV doesn't go on until the evenings then I only watch an hour before going out with the dogs. Sedentary lifestyle is not in my vocabulary, so you can maybe understand why I am shocked that I am classed pre-diabetic. I don't know how else to improve on what I do.
Leadinglights
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Sometimes one just gets the feeling there is no justice.
Sometimes foods that are regarded as healthy options are not so for people with Type 2 diabetes. The one thing you mention is wholemeal bread which has just the same amount of carbohydrate as white bread in some people the carbs are converted to glucose more slowly and of course it tastes much nicer. But many struggle to tolerate bread, potatoes, tropical fruits, rice, pasta even the brown version and those would be thought of as healthy for non diabetics.
It is all about the ability of your body to cope with the amount of carbohydrates you eat and basing meals on protein, healthy fats and vegetables, salads and fruits like berries.
You may not need to do very much to reduce your HbA1C and this link may help you with some ideas for modifying your diet. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
Dominic DUK
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Hi there Jackie and welcome! 🙂 we really appreciate you sharing and taking initiative in preventing you from developing Diabetes. You can find info about reducing your risk here https://bit.ly/3d33zo8. You may also be eligible for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme and you can find out more about this here https://bit.ly/3QaxyJl 🙂 this only applies in England just to give you a heads up! You are also very welcome to contact our helpline on 0345 123 2399 9am-6pm Mon-Fri
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