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Pre-Diabetes and bread
Just “diagnosed” as pre-diabetes. But consider myself diabetic. Last glucose at 115 and AC1 at 6. The diets are a jungle and my first question...
Last active: Sep 24, 2020
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.
Last active: May 1, 2023
Pre-diabetes and SSRI (zoloft)
I have a question about being in the pre-diabetic range, but then after a year of taking Zoloft, my A1C jumped to 6.5% from ~...
Last active: Mar 18 12:41pm
Is pre-diabetes a new diagnosis?
My doctor never told me that I was pre-diabetic. I discovered it when I saw a pre-diabetes class advertised at the YMCA. I checked my...
Last active: Apr 9, 2023
Talk to me about pre-diabetes
Does pre-diabetes always lead to diabetes? My A1C is 5.7. I love candy, cake & ice cream. I have at least 2 a day and...
Last active: Apr 28 4:53pm
Excessive hunger and exhaustion related to pre-diabetes?
Around Valentine’s Day I realized something. Recently I have been so hungry and tired and it’s excessive. When I eat, shortly after, I start sweating...
Last active: Mar 31, 2019
Question about eyesight issues and pre-diabetes.
I have been having problems with blurred vision and just a basic decrease in my vision. I have been to the eye Dr. She said...
Last active: Sep 24, 2019
Pre diabetes: Should I see a dietitian?
Hi good evening I was recently diagnosed with pre diabetes how long does it take to go away and do I have to see a...
Last active: Apr 28, 2023
Too much weight loss with pre-diabetes diet
My second post here, I have had glucose numbers in the pre-diabetes range for sometime. A month ago my numbers were 115 glucose and 6...
Last active: Sep 23, 2020
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
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 8:29am
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
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: Nov 1, 2022
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
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 7:55am
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
Food Labeling. Percentages don't add up..
My doctor diagnosed "pre-diabetes" last year. He prescribed a CGM, and I have been controlling my blood sugar with diet. My average glucose for the...
Last active: Nov 1, 2021
Diabetes & Taking Care of Your Feet - It's Important!
If you have neuropathy and if you also have diabetes, it's really important to take care of your feet. Mayo Clinic has some good information...
Last active: Dec 23, 2017
I lost 20 lbs. 12% of body weight, so why did my A1C go up again?
Hi folks! I'm hoping you might have some ideas about my situation. I've lost a lot of weight but my A1C still went up. I...
Last active: Aug 12, 2023
Anyone dealing with Carcinoid NETs with Diabetes?
I was diagnosed with Carcinoid Tumors Earlier this year, 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Diabetes. I’ve been pre-diabetic for a few years now...
Last active: Apr 3, 2023