Pre- diabetic

[RoadRunner44]

I have recently been diagnosed with Pre-diabetic. I am confused about what I should eat, may eat or not eat. Does this mean as I am just borderline I can eat a normal diet but wit care?. Please help. Thank you.

Chrys

[annienell]

Oh dear, Chrys, I'm sorry to hear you've been given something else to worry about. I hope someone will have answers for you and it doesn't have to make too much difference to your diet.

You could also put your question to the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation here: - healthunlocked.com/drwfdiab... where I'm sure there will be many knowledgeable members.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to annienell]

Thank you for your encouraging rely

Best wishes, Chrys

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

"I can eat a normal diet but wit care?. " is exactly what it means. I've been type two for donkey's years and get checked at the GP's surgery every six months. Just lay off the sweet stuff and eat in moderation. Out of all my many ailments that's the least I worry about. Mind you, if you continually overstep the mark the results can be pretty dramatic so best to be careful. 😉

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

That's good to know. Unfortunately I LOCE chocolate and sweets so this part of my diet change is going to be tough. Thanks for the advice though, it has re-assured me for the moment. CHRYS

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

You can buy sugar free, I treat myself with giant chocolate buttons let one melt on your tongue make’em last. 🤣 Good luck.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

OH Don, That thought is making my mouth water. I am using half sugar in my coffee but like it made with milk. Have you tried almond milk? I understand that is acceptable instead of cows milk. Chrys

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

I use sweeteners and have no sugar in the house, but stick with semi-skimmed cows milk for tea,coffee and on branflakes. I've recently been put on Metformin tablets for misbehaving. If I was younger I would have been more careful and avoided that.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

Do you know if sugar alternative sweeteners are OK to have. It is going to be very hard to give up sugar completely. I know I have a choice now, and if I want to beat it I have to accept there has to be a life change. I have semi skimmed milk too so that's a comfort.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to RoadRunner44]

Natural alternatives to sugar (like stevia) are better. Some artificial sweeteners like sucralose, according to certain reports, can be harmful to beneficial gut bacteria and this can cause digestive problems.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

I'm building up my knowledge. Thank yo Hufflepuff.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

I'm sorry, I should have also asked if a cake is made with sugar would one small slice be ok occasionally? As I'm Pre diabetic I want to be safe but will need a treat from time to time.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to RoadRunner44]

I don't have the knowledge to answer that question. I need to lose weight but I too love food, all food all the time, especially sweet things like cake and cookies and chocolate. Therefore I understand how difficult it is to contemplate having to give up these delicious things. I really don't know if a piece of cake or a treat from time to time is ok, or if it would be detrimental to your health. There are sugar free things available, some are naturally sugar free or sweetened with dates or apple juice, and some are specially manufactured. Is it the Stute range of foods that are specially made for diabetics? It's not easy. All the delicious things seem to be bad for us!

[RoadRunner44 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Yes, it's difficult, but at least I know the consequences. Keep well, Chrys

[Hidden]

I have been Pre-diabetic for about 6 years then i lost 3 stone because of acid reflux nd my level went from 45 to 41 then when i got that under control and put weight back on it went up and now it's 46 so almost diabetic but both my brothers have it so it must be in the family.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

How does acid reflux fit into the picture? I have it too.

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

it was acid reflux that made me lose weight because i could not eat it was that bad. but i was only 85kgs went down to 70kgs and now back up to 82kgs but when i stopped nicotine chewing gum it got laods better. the nicotine makes it worse.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

I have been prescribed with Omaprazole capsules for my acid reflux. Why didn't your doctor prescribe these for you? I don't have any problem now.

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

Been on acid tablets 3 years me and the wife both stopped smoking then started having health problems both got acid and both got Emphysema plus many more.

My wife now has to have b12 injection every 3 months because of asid tablets acid tablets are really bad.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

Oh, tell me why they are bad for you? I'm still on omg a day.

[Hidden in reply to RoadRunner44]

Well for one my wife as to have b12 injections because of them. Even the doctors will tell how bad they are.

Do some searching online plenty of info about them.

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Hidden]

I certainly will and thank you. Try to keep as well as you can both of you