DSBY,

[Dsby]

Pmr,gca, now 5 yrs on prednisone & weight an issue ,now deemed pe- diabetic . Hght 5ft. Weigh 11.5.stone .age78, any tips on helping weight loss please .

[springersrule Moderator Host 76kg]

Hi Dsby and welcome to our friendly forum. I'm sorry to hear of your health issues but you dont need to let them heed your desire to lose weight. There are many members here with conditions and life events that can throw us off course but, with the unconditional and non-judgemental support and advice given here, we can all get through the worst of it.

Have a look around the site to see what we offer and how things work. We have several pinned posts that will help you, the Weekly Weigh In and Diary Diary are a good starting point. Here's a link to the pinned posts to get you started healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

I'm attaching 2 links that should help you put together an eating plan specifically for your pre-diabetes diagnosis

diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-di...

dietdoctor.com/prediabetes

When you're ready, join in as much as you can, participation really is the key to getting you the help and support you would like and we as a group can provide.

I look forward to seeing you join in around the forum xx

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

It seems people only go to the GP when they are at rock bottom or seriously ill. I think you would get targeted help from a GP referral to see a physio who would give sensible exercises as when we reach a certain age - that’s me too we can do more harm than good cutting back food we need and exercising too much . They will also give you the basics to do with nutrition. GPs are generally interested in those who want to self help . I think you would really benefit from professional guidance and relate your experiences on here .

[jeanette-bkworms Restart March 2024]

I'm not sure I can be much help. I've only been on Prednisone for short periods of time although sometimes it's one after the other after the other. I have had trouble with weight gain every time and it's not easy to get the weight off. I've been prediabetic a couple of times. When that happens, I cut sugar out of my diet as much as I can and so far, that's allowed me to lose some weight and drop below the prediabetic level. My largest sugar intake comes from juices and sodas, so I just switch to ice water. I don't know if any of this helps, but whether it does or not I hope you find your way to the right solution for you. Best wishes.

[Dsby in reply to jeanette-bkworms]

Thankyou for your advice & I have been reducing sugar intake & have no added sugar products , have got blood test booked 1 mths time ! Waiting to have appointment to discuss issues 🙄 wether that happens im not sure at all !

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone in reply to jeanette-bkworms]

Hi jeanette-bkworms, and thank you for your support.

A few things have changed since you were last on the Weight Loss Support forum, and I've added a link to all our active groups below - including our Read All About It group (Just guessing from your name and bio 📚)

Hopefully being able to share with others those times at least when you have to reel in the sugar will help, and it sounds like you are a good source of support too.

If you need any further info on the changes, just give us a shout, other than that, good luck and thanks again

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[Dsby]

Thankyou all , as majority people here struggling with health issues plus ageing- I really want advice on weight loss I have ordinary meals with basic ingredients which a late family member had being type diabetic 11 (no meds.) - but now me a Widow & no pets to keep you busy & motive doesn't help, I do some gardening & or walk around village with hills Ihr. most days if body allows ! Need to know some healthy options meals/snacks not keen on lots of herbs though.