[princesslinda]

Welcome Pele! Glad you found the forums. Lots of good information and friendly folks here.

I think the best advice I was given when I first found this site was to test...a lot. Testing 2 hrs after your first bite of food allows you to see how different foods affect your blood sugar and lets you make smarter food choices. We're all different in our tolerances, so what works for me may not work for you, but you'll never know unless you test. When first diagnosed, I kept a food journal listing every bite I put in my mouth and the corresponding blood sugar. Before too long, I had quite a long list of foods that were blood sugar friendly, and eating wasn't nearly as stressful for me.

I was given the goals of 110 or less fasting blood sugar #s, and 140 or less 2 hrs after first bite of food.

Exercise is also very important, as it helps with insulin resistance, thereby keeping blood sugar more stable.

I'd encourage you to eat as a type 2 would eat, as many pre-D's at some point may go on to develop full-blow T2. Watch your carbs, esp "white" foods like rice, pasta, potatoes and breads.

A great book (even for Pre-D) is "The First Year, Type 2 Diabetes," by Gretchen Becker. It explains a lot about diabetes and various treatments. Its a great resource.

As for your oatmeal, test your blood sugar 2 hrs after your first bite and see if it works for you. Personally, I have problems with higher morning numbers, so a lower carb breakfast (like eggs or a protein shake) works well for me.

Hope you post often.