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Pre diabetes diagnosis

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Hi I’ve just joined because my surgery just phone me to say I have pre diabetes. My numbers are just above normal so I’m hoping to reverse it asap. I’ve joined because I have lots of questions
 
Hi I’ve just joined because my surgery just phone me to say I have pre diabetes. My numbers are just above normal so I’m hoping to reverse it asap. I’ve joined because I have lots of questions
Welcome to the forum
Prediabetes is when your body is struggling to cope with the amount of carbohydrates in your diet so is basically a wake up call to make some changes. The prediabetes range is an HbA1C result 42-47mmol/mol and you imply you are at the lower end so some modest changes to diet and getting a bit more exercise if you can as that will usually help with losing weight if you need to.
There is a link here which explains a lot of what is needed being designed by a GP surgery to help their patients and is an approach which many have found successful. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
Have a look and do fire away with any questions. It is nothing to panic about so take time to have a read and orm a plan of action.
 
My numbers are just above normal so I’m hoping to reverse it asap. I’ve joined because I have lots of questions

Welcome to the forum @Onebrokelady

Fire away with your questions! We have literally centuries of lived diabetes experience on the forum, and lots of different people who are finding their way through the maze of options to find a way of managing their diabetes (or diabetes risk) in a sustainable and effective way.

The two main strategies used are:

To focus on weight loss, particularly weight around the abdomen which can indicate visceral fat built up around organs like the liver and pancreas, stopping them working properly. Many members using this approach find that glucose levels improve naturally as their weight reduces - particularly if using a short term intervention such as the Newcastle Diet / NHS Path To Remission.

The other approach is to focus on blood glucose management with a lower carbohydrate way of eating (typically less than 130g of carbohydrates a day). Reducing portions of all carbohydrates, not just the obvious sweet and sugary things, but bread, pasta, potatoes, grains, rice, and many fruits. Many members using this approach find that weight reduces naturally as their glucose levels improve.

Increasing exercise and other things like reducing alcohol intake are popular add-ons with health benefits too.

Good luck finding a method that works for you 🙂
 
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