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Hi anddey, The only reason I am doing it more often (just for a while) is because I am trying to learn where my body stands and how it works - and to see what I can do long term to prevent following in the steps of my parents. I wanted to see whether there is anything in particular (exercise, avoiding specific foods) that…

Thank you all for the replies. I have been trying to relax more but it is very hard to feel safe with 2 diabetic parents and information all over the Internet that says chances for developing the disease with 2 diabetic parents are 1 in 2 if not much more (I just don't remember exactly). I am also not sure whether some…

Thank you. I hope it is just the cortisol because until a couple of weeks ago I was still getting fbg-s in the low to mid 80s. I couldn't have slided towards pre-diabetes in just a couple of weeks, Im thinking... I just wonder when will this "cortisol thing" go away. I'm trying to do abdominal breathing besides…

True.. I kill 2 birds with one stone and read my phone while I'm walking, where there's a will there's a way.[/quote] 1. Yes, I write very fast. 2. No, this is not typical for a regular day for me.

I think that on average, SAHM-s would have a significantly higher chance of getting in all the steps than desk job workers. Unless, of course, the SAHM chooses to sit on the couch all day whereas the desk worker putters around for coffee, chats with colleagues, bathroom breaks and what not, all day. Overall, I think it is…

I think there's another way to look at it: adjust the calories to match the lifestyle. I agree with you that for many of us, sometimes the steps (or miles, or minutes, or reps) aren't going to make it on the agenda. And so we must adjust accordingly. So, yes, my fitbit has motivated me to be more active. But it's also a…

Yes, it CAN be done, but at then end of the day I feel exhausted and like a maniac, turning each one of my minutes into something purposeful , productive and exerting. To me, this means very poor quality of life. I don't know how busy other people are, I can only speak for myself, specifically. What I do know is that…

I swear I don't mean to sound negative, but I think that most people, including well-meaning experts, fail to see the big picture:TIME. There are millions of tips out there that can help one increase activity, from walking a dog to leaving 15 min earlier so you can park further and take the elevator (the key words bring 15…

[/quote] I look at it this way: if I sit, I guesstimate I burn 30 kcal/hour; standing 60kcal/hour; puttering about 100kcal/hour. Then if I spend an hour at exercise class or walking, I use perhaps 300-400kcal, sometimes more, but I have the added benefit of aerobic exercise, which is good for my heart and lungs. To me, one…

I don't think it's the meter because the trend is consistent. Lower at bedtime (couple of hours after a meal), higher in the morning. Again, the morning bg is still below 100, often below 90....but it is usually higher than the night before. This can't be the meter.

Nvmomketo, This is reassuring. As I have been monitoring my bg a bit more closely lately, I have taken it at different times of the day, several days in a row, just to see how it is behaving after various situations (carb, exercise, fasting/morning, etc). Again, I'm not diabetic or even prediabetic, but I'm obsessive due…

My fbs was better when I had a small snack before bed than when I didnt. Again, I'm not sure if it can be termed "dawn phenomenon" if fog is still within normal range, only higher than the night before (no snacking in the meantime).

Thank you for the links, vingogly!

There seem to be so many knowledgeable people here...so I have one more question. I am not sure if anyone has heard of the dawn phenomenon: people experiencing higher fasting blood sugar than what they had the night before - and without snacking in the meantime. I read a lot about the dawn phenomenon but it all sees to…

Mother got it well after 50, when she was at her most obese and sedentary. Father is still not officially diagnosed because he seems to stay in the barely prediabetic range but then again, after my mom failed to be diagnosed in time, I don't trust their doctor there. I told my mom to change her and be more proactive about…

So Midwesterner, How would I know what type of Type2 is likely in my family hisory ? With both of my parents, I strongly suspect just lifestyle factors - because there was no trace of diabetes in the family before them. When diagnosed, my mom had become obese and was eating emotionally (a lot) without any exercise other…

Thank you, Jason . Definitely keeping a tight eye on the carbs. Do you find weights help? I wanted to add that I just came back from the gym where I did some slightly more intensive than normal weight lifting, as well as some brisk walking to and from the gym - and after this, I tested my blood sugar on Relion. I was…

Urggh. The Internet apparently says "yes. And if there is even a remote possibility that this is true (proven or not) - this cute little device is on his way back to the store. :-( Are any of the other devices recommended here purely mechanical (with no syncing and no EMF radiation whatsoever)? Thank you all. Gosh, I am so…

I just wanted to add that during my first day of using the FitBit I got in 13,500 steps as of 9:45pm. This was not necessarily easy. I skiped the elevator and walked up and down the stairs at work I don't know how many times because I have had an epic print job that I sent to a floor below in batches. This is not normal…

Thank you, all. Your answers helped - and without a doubt, I know that the changes in lifestyle compared to my 30's (when I was trying to build a career, raising small children and stressing like a maniac, including emotional eating) - can never happen again. Since I turned 40, 3 years ago - I have been doing much better,…

Thank you! Thank you!

I am not trying to sync with MFP or anything - I just check the number of steps at the end of the day. I still feel it is overestimating a bit but I can always subtract a little at the end of the day, I guess. My goal is not so much weight loss, per, as it is blood sugar lowering. Both of my parents are diabetics (father…

Thank you all for the suggestions and tips! After some bumps in the road with the setup, the Zip is on me recording away. It is almost midnight now, my steps for the day will draw to an end soon but I am not sure what the Zip will do tomorrow morning when I pick it back up and clip it on. For example, I am at 374 steps…

Ok. I got the Fitbit Zip. I hope it's worth it. :)

I don't mean to start anything...(I did not read the thread)...but is it too much to suggest abstinence? Worked for many - without the vaccines. Having lots of partners is bad period. Finding a steady, non-sleazy/non-cheating partner when ready for something serious and sticking with him - that sounds like a nice option…

You mean a Fitbit Flex? I assume this is another type of Fitbit, correct?

Thank you, shadow! Do you happen to know whether the FitBit Zip can also be placed into a band-wrist and worn like that or does it only work by clipping it on you somewhere? I am thinking I would prefer to wear the pedometer on the wrist but I suppose in my bra should be OK too. I am just afraid it might be noticeable from…

Oh, goodness - when I type Fitbit Zip on Amazon just about one million things show up. I wouldn't know which one is the actual product to by to save my life. If anyone can provide a link, it would be greatly appreciated.

PAV, You are correct - I just want accurate step counting without any syncing features as unfortunately, I do not have time for too much tracking and recording. I just need to know at the end of each day that I reached the 10,000 steps goal so I won't qualify as sedentary anymore. I am also interested in longevity and…