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Italian carryout? Making wise choices with pre-diabetes
Still a relative newbie here, Pre-diabetes, schedule dictates carryout today, wife wants Italian lasagna, any ideas what I can have? Where are Italian subs in...
Last active: Nov 19, 2023
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Has anyone been referred to bariatric surgery with pre-diabetes?
I have just read NIH release on bariatric surgery effect on diabetes patients. Might such surgery assist in lowering transition from pre diabetes into diabetes...
Last active: Feb 29, 2024
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Pre-diabetes, likely due to long-term steroid use: Anyone else?
I was dismayed yesterday at a doctor’s visit, that my A1C was now is the “pre-diabetes” range. I knew this was a possible side effect...
Last active: Mar 25, 2022
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Metformin for pre diabetic patients?
I was diagnosed as a pre diabetic last week with a glucose of 89 and a A1C of 5.7. I have been using the Mediterranean...
Last active: Aug 1, 2024
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Blood glucose monitor recommendation
I don't have a diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes, but I am interested in doing periodic checks of my blood glucose. For those who are...
Last active: 5 hours ago
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Back Waist Vibrations
Pre-Diabetes Back Waist vibrations start at midnight during sleeping. Why? Wake up after standing - vibrations disappeared? Feeling Back Waist vibrations again when lying on...
Last active: Nov 20, 2022
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Can anyone suggest a good book on Diabetes Type 2?
I've had it for decades, and am doing well. But a younger family member now has pre-diabetes and is looking for a book. I can...
Last active: Apr 30 11:29pm
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Pre-diabetic: Conflicting advice on Intermittent Fasting
I'm pre-diabetic, slightly overweight by about 10lbs. My PC doctor suggested I try an intermittent fasting regime (8/16) ....which I have done for about a...
Last active: Feb 26, 2024
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When to begin diabetes treatment
I tested "pre-diabetic" about 8 years, and my A1C has registered "diabetic" two years in a row. My weight is 130 with height of 5'4"....
Last active: May 1, 2019
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Statins on prediabetic patients
Hi there. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes few months ago and I am taking Metformin 500mg once a day. My blood sugar before Metformin...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 7, 2024