Diet for pre-diabetes
I am trying to find what foods are best to get my A1C lower than 5.8. I don’t want a weight problem.
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I am trying to find what foods are best to get my A1C lower than 5.8. I don’t want a weight problem.
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Diabetes & Endocrine System Support Group.
I meant to say that I don’t have a weight problem.
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1 ReactionKetogenic diet took me from A1c 11 to 5.4 and I maintained that for 3-4 years. I have recently had to go off it due to a medication for my kidney health and I'm very worried about my next labs
We’re you on diabetes medication as a pre-diabetic. I am not taking anything yet. Does this diet makes you lose weight? I
When I was first diagnosed with pre-diabetes I ignored my doctor's Rx and advice. Bad.
Yes, you can lose weight on Keto, but don't go crazy on nuts and processed Keto snack alternatives. Also, get a glucose meter to check your before and 2hr post meal if you use Keto friendly breads. Not all are good
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1 ReactionThank you very much for answering my question.
A few youtubers to check out:
Beat Diabetes
Dr Eric Berg
Thomas Delour
The last two get into greater detail on clean Keto, where as Brat Diabetes focuses on simply low carb living
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1 ReactionYou may want to look into intermittent fasting, which is a technical way of saying eating a later breakfast and earlier dinner without nibbling before breakfast or after dinner. I am not a healthcare provider but have been following this and my HA1c is down to 5.0. I am taking Berberine 500mg TID (stopped both Metformin and Farxiga under medical guidance). There are some great books by Dr Jason Fung - Diaberes Code and Life in the Fasting Land - and Satchin Panda PhD - The Circadian Diabetes Code. Dr Fung has several videos up on youtube that you may want to check out.
Wishing you great health!
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2 Reactions@chilindrina - Welcome to Connect!
It’s great that you are planning to adjust your diet to your pre-diabetes diagnosis.
Here is a link to Mayo Clinic information on diabetic diet.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-diet/art-20044295
Just like @dextolen i started a keto like diet after I got my pre- diabetes diagnosis. I was quite overweight from being on corticosteroids on and off for years for an autoimmune illness. I had been treated with immunosuppressive medication and I was in remission.
All previous diets had failed. I started a keto like diet- my own version. I succeeded to lose 45 lbs over a year and my A1C went to normal. I avoided excessive amounts of carbohydrates- I loved bread. I ate lean proteins, fruits and vegetables.
You don’t need to be on a weight loss diet but with help from a dietician you will learn how to plan your meals and decide when you should eat your meals. You definitely will not go hungry.
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5 ReactionsThank you very much I will look for it