3 points away from having to take meds for Diabetes - must lose weight!

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carolmae1617
carolmae1617 Posts: 1
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I visited my doctor yesterday for my annual physical exam and to discuss my blood work. Everything is normal except my sugar count. I have also gained 10 more pounds since last year. I am 65 and feel like this is a do or die decision for me. I have just got to make this diet work.
Carol from Paducah, KY

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  • PrimalGirl
    PrimalGirl Posts: 148 Member
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    Reducing your carbohydrate intake - both simple and refined carbs - is a sure way to regulate insulin and reduce blood sugar levels. Increasing exercise will also help with this.
    - Information from The Diabetes Warrior is particularly interesting and mentions the low-carb rule for managing the condition. You can find out more here: http://www.diabetes-warrior.net/about-me-and-diabetes/
    - Best of luck with your journey!
  • sstolii123
    sstolii123 Posts: 205 Member
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    Have you read about supplementing your diet with fiber to HELP control blood sugar? I have been reading about a lot of different benefits from taking extra fiber. I take Ultra Fiber DX every morning with my protein for a breakfast drink.
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
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    Talk to a nutritionist/dietician to get professional advice for sure, but my personal experience with pre-diabetes has been exercise along with reducing my carb intake and ensuring the vast majority of the carbs I do have are whole grains, fruits, and veggies in addition to keeping an eye on my added sugars has reversed my pre-diabetes. I have a condition that makes me prone, so it may not be reversed forever, but if I can get many more years before type 2 kicks in, it's better than not.
  • Slasher09
    Slasher09 Posts: 316 Member
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    Agree with what previous posters have said, and must add make sure to stay active! physical activity increases insulin sensitivity, all really good things if you are in the pre-diabetes area. Doesn't need to be anything too extreme, walk, swim, etc. It will help cholesterol/blood pressure as well if those are issues you are facing.

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