I live with repalsing transerve myelitis, and my weight that was previously classed as under, has now got my highest yet at 11stone clothed. I came home to a letter stating I'm pre diabetic which isn't horrific but because its not serious I'm getting no support as to what to do next. Exercise is difficult with pain and disability and eating isn't horrendous. I have family high cholesterol and been referred to lips clinic. What is this and what do u need to do diet wise to help myslef
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Pre-diabetic, otherwise known as at risk of diabetes, means that your body has started to show some insulin resistance and is starting to struggle to get your blood glucose (or blood sugar if you prefer) down to a normal fasting level within the usual time after a meal.
The best way to help your body with this is to reduce your carbohydrate intake (all carbohydrates, not just sugar, as your body converts almost all carbohydrates into glucose eventually). Many of us who are already Type 2 keep total carbohydrates for the day under 130g but as you are pre- diabetic you may not need to go so low.
I would suggest keeping a detailed food diary of what you are eating for a few days, in particular recording how much carbohydrates are in the food that you're eating (or drinks if you drink things other than water and black tea/ coffee). Then you can get a picture for your current total average intake, and maybe consider dropping it by, say, a third. So maybe having smaller portions of bread, rice, pasta, potato etc and putting some more vegetables on your plate instead to help you feel full.
Losing weight if you are able to can also help to bring your blood glucose levels back in line, as a big part of insulin resistance is internal fat around the liver and pancreas (known as visceral fat). I appreciate this isn't always easy, but if you do substitute vegetables for carbohydrate-rich foods then this will usually reduce your calorie intake to some extent as well.
Has your GP (or whoever sent you a letter saying that you're pre- diabetic) suggested a time frame for rechecking your blood tests? The measure they will have used (HbA1c) allows an estimation of average blood glucose over the 3 months before the test, so if they test you in 3-4 months that should help you see if changes you make in the next couple of weeks are enough.
The best way to help your body with this is to reduce your carbohydrate intake (all carbohydrates, not just sugar, as your body converts almost all carbohydrates into glucose eventually). Many of us who are already Type 2 keep total carbohydrates for the day under 130g but as you are pre- diabetic you may not need to go so low.
I would suggest keeping a detailed food diary of what you are eating for a few days, in particular recording how much carbohydrates are in the food that you're eating (or drinks if you drink things other than water and black tea/ coffee). Then you can get a picture for your current total average intake, and maybe consider dropping it by, say, a third. So maybe having smaller portions of bread, rice, pasta, potato etc and putting some more vegetables on your plate instead to help you feel full.
Losing weight if you are able to can also help to bring your blood glucose levels back in line, as a big part of insulin resistance is internal fat around the liver and pancreas (known as visceral fat). I appreciate this isn't always easy, but if you do substitute vegetables for carbohydrate-rich foods then this will usually reduce your calorie intake to some extent as well.
Has your GP (or whoever sent you a letter saying that you're pre- diabetic) suggested a time frame for rechecking your blood tests? The measure they will have used (HbA1c) allows an estimation of average blood glucose over the 3 months before the test, so if they test you in 3-4 months that should help you see if changes you make in the next couple of weeks are enough.
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Basically, you need to get your weight down hard I know if you are inactive.
Do make sure though you have the right diagnoses regarding your transverse myelitis. I was rather flippantly diagnosed with it many years ago when in fact I have MS.
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It looks like some tweaks to your diet may be in order, people think they have a healthy diet but it may not be so if at risk of diabetes or diagnosed as Type 2.
This link may give you some ideas for easy modifications to your meals. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
This link may give you some ideas for easy modifications to your meals. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
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Hi Nettys, welcome to the forum,
It's a good thing that you've found us early as many have been able to get their numbers within a healthy range. Losing weight is helpful and doing so via improving your diet is a great way to go.
As advised, it's worth keeping a food diary for a week and having a look at where you can reduce your sugar/ carb intake. This includes things like oats, bread and sugary drinks.
We've got some info on our main site that may be helpful so do have a look around and let us know if there's anything we can help with. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/i-have-type-2-diabetes
It's a good thing that you've found us early as many have been able to get their numbers within a healthy range. Losing weight is helpful and doing so via improving your diet is a great way to go.
As advised, it's worth keeping a food diary for a week and having a look at where you can reduce your sugar/ carb intake. This includes things like oats, bread and sugary drinks.
We've got some info on our main site that may be helpful so do have a look around and let us know if there's anything we can help with. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/i-have-type-2-diabetes
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