Hi, I’m officially prediabetic have been for almost 18 months but didn’t know as I wasn’t told at my MOT appointment with the nurse until recently. I didn’t even know there was such a thing.
Type 2 is quite prevalent in my large family. My brother died at New Year from complications of his Diabetes. I swore I would never get T2, yet I’m on the cusp it seems.
I am testing before and 2 hours after meals. I’m trying to understand the spikes and what triggers them. They have been in the lower numbers 5.6-7.6 fasting, but I’d never checked after food before and see that I’m between 9.9-11 at 30 mins after breakfast. Then at 2 hours between 5.6-7.2
I have been told by a friend with T2 not to worry about it, the doc/nurse won’t do anything until I am at 15+
I don’t want to get to that level, I don’t want anything to be ‘done’ - I assume that is diagnosis and mediation?
I would like to know the best way to test myself at this stage.
I am eating very little carbs now, 2 small new potatoes with my main meal - that’s it.
I’m also Gluten Free so avoiding breads, pasta etc is usually for me. Potatoes will be the most difficult.
Is red lentil pasta ok - or is that a carb?
Thank you I’m anticipation of your replies and help, it’s a relief to be here!
Type 2 is quite prevalent in my large family. My brother died at New Year from complications of his Diabetes. I swore I would never get T2, yet I’m on the cusp it seems.
I am testing before and 2 hours after meals. I’m trying to understand the spikes and what triggers them. They have been in the lower numbers 5.6-7.6 fasting, but I’d never checked after food before and see that I’m between 9.9-11 at 30 mins after breakfast. Then at 2 hours between 5.6-7.2
I have been told by a friend with T2 not to worry about it, the doc/nurse won’t do anything until I am at 15+
I don’t want to get to that level, I don’t want anything to be ‘done’ - I assume that is diagnosis and mediation?
I would like to know the best way to test myself at this stage.
I am eating very little carbs now, 2 small new potatoes with my main meal - that’s it.
I’m also Gluten Free so avoiding breads, pasta etc is usually for me. Potatoes will be the most difficult.
Is red lentil pasta ok - or is that a carb?
Thank you I’m anticipation of your replies and help, it’s a relief to be here!
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