Borderline diabetic

jgzunich09

Just found out I’m a prediabetic have really good eating habits exercise possibly this is due to oversupplementing with dextrose powder and carb powder..... anyone have any info or advice besides cutting those two out???

1houndgal

jgzunich09 wrote: »

Just found out I’m a prediabetic have really good eating habits exercise possibly this is due to oversupplementing with dextrose powder and carb powder..... anyone have any info or advice besides cutting those two out???

Fill out you settings on mfp. Use the defaults at least at first to see how they work for you or if you need to adjust anything.

On carbs, eat a limited amount of fruits and other simple carbs (various sugar sweetners).

Instead choose mostly complex carbs like brown rice, and whole grain foods with fiber. The Dash diet could provide some helpful guidelines.

For protein find healthy protein sources like turkey, chicken, lean steak cuts, very lean ground beef. And consider eating some non animal sources of lean protein like beans/legumes, tofu, etc. Limit or cut out fried foods

For your fats, extra virgin cold pressed olive oil is the healthiest choice.

Veggies are comprised of both protein, and carbs. Eat then for fiber and vitamins.

Consider going to a dietician that can help you with a diabetes diet and other guidance.

Ok. Excercise can be your best friend. You should try to do some strength and some cardiovascular excercise, unless you have health issues that could worsen from exercising. Ask your dr if you can do an an excercise program.

If you are seriously out of shape you can start slowly with walking or water walking in a pool. Then you can build from there to cardio equipment ( recumbant elliptical, and recumbant cycling are good.)Or a good tread mill or indoor walking track if working outdoors is an issue for you. And resistance machines.

* Have a trainer show you the correct way to use resistance machine. Gyms like the YMCA often have classes to try.

I hope this helps. It is what I did when I first joined the ymca. The food tips are from back when I was diagnosed as prediabetic.

But you will need to figure out in the end what works for you though.

Make mfp buddies with other members here, because support from peers help.

nowine4me

I’ve never heard of either of those powders and have no idea what they do. Might wanna check out a WFPB. Lots of evidence that it helps reverse diabetes.

rheddmobile

What's your BMI? The best thing you can do for yourself if you are prediabetic and overweight is to get down to a normal weight.

You sure as heck don't need carb supplements as a prediabetic. Yes, stop those. What was the point of them to begin with?

The second best thing you can do for yourself as a prediabetic is to regularly exercise. Pick something you enjoy and do it every day.

jgzunich09

I’m not overweight my BMI is almost 24 I’m 5’8.5 and 158 probably close to 10% body fat the point of those supplements was dextrose was suppose to help with recovery from what I read and to get more carbs in my diet from thexarb supplement to meet my macros

jgzunich09

I do exercise regularly with weightlifting since I was 22 and I’m 38 now......

Francl27

I'd definitely cut the supplements and track your carbs.

My husband was borderline and started tracking his carbs and lost 20 lbs (and his blood sugar is fine now).

jgzunich09

Ok thanks and yea that’s the reason I have this app and my body weight isn’t a issue just hoping I was over supplementing and I’ve already stopped since Monday with those and hopefully my blood sugar goes back to normal......

1houndgal

jgzunich09 wrote: »

I’m not overweight my BMI is almost 24 I’m 5’8.5 and 158 probably close to 10% body fat the point of those supplements was dextrose was suppose to help with recovery from what I read and to get more carbs in my diet from thexarb supplement to meet my macros

Much better to get your carbs from real nutritious foods ( more nutrients and fiber helps prediabetics and diabetics).

sschauer513

Get to an Endocrinologist (Diabetes Specialist) I've had type 2 for over 7 years only an endo dr can really know what is the best course for you. Diabetes is super complicated and a regular doctor while knows the general stuff has no idea of new treatments. Don't guess with this it's your life.

sschauer513

And one more thing it might not be your diet or exercise diabetes is a disease and does just happen weight and food can trigger it but genes do play a role.

cheryldumais

jgzunich09 wrote: »

I’m not overweight my BMI is almost 24 I’m 5’8.5 and 158 probably close to 10% body fat the point of those supplements was dextrose was suppose to help with recovery from what I read and to get more carbs in my diet from thexarb supplement to meet my macros

I was diabetic and managed to get back to normal sugars by walking daily and losing weight but I was overweight, sedentary and ate way too much sugar. My suggestion would have been you need to exercise. You stated you lift regularly. I would try some cardio but even then you may just be one of those unlucky (genetically) people who struggle with diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family. It killed my father. I'm 61 and my doc says it probably will come back later in life. Not much I can do about it but stay active and watch how much sugar I consume. Good luck and I hope you are successful getting back to normal.

DX2JX2

I assume your doctor has something to say. Follow her/his advice. Not ours.

jgzunich09

Ok thanx everyone for the advice!!!!

jgnatca

I hope your blood sugars go down naturally. You are doing so many things right. The development of t2 diabetes may be unrelated to your lifestyle. Does diabetes run in your family?

I agree that you don’t need the dextrose/extra powdered carbs after a workout. If you are hungry afterwards try a macro balanced snack like nuts, part of a protein bar, or hikers mix.

jgzunich09

Yes it does run on my mothers side of the family my older brother has it was diagnosed at 20 he is 42 now but I’m hoping I can get it back to normal levels.....

julie_broadhead

Is there a way you can get a referral to a dietician?

jgzunich09

Yes my sister is a physicians assistant she could probably refer me

nvmomketo

I am the same height as you and was maybe 5 lbs heavier when I became prediabetic at about the same age. For me, I think my high carb intake may have been part of the problem, and possibly some steroid use in previous years for autoimmune issues.

For me, since weight was not a large issue, eating lower carb was the main treatment available to me (exercise was limited due to injuries and fast moving arthritis). I mostly follow the advice in the book Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. He has people limit their carb intake at all meals and encourages a lit of self testing after meals.... It is the only way to know how your body reacts to certain foods and carb levels. Buying a glucometre is a good investment for those with insulin resistance.

Good luck!