Hi, have just found this site and think its going to be a godsend for me!
Have just received the results of my fasting glucose test and was told it was 100. I actually heard nothing from my GP as I had the blood taken at the hospital and as 100 is considered 'normal' in the UK (it seems) then no-one contacted me. However, I have been feeling so ill recently -
incredibly weak, especially in the mornings
blood sugar swings
intense tiredness (when I slept through an appointment that was scheuled for 11.15 I knew I had a problem!)
blurred vision,
feeling low blood sugary just an hour or an hour and a half after eating, which has been very disturbing
I asked for the results myself and have found out from online research that 100 is prediabetic. I suspected as much as my father has diabetes 2 and I have battled with hypoglycaemia for the past 12 plus years; I know the feelings of blood sugar swings. However, these have basically been okay for the past 18 months, and my diet hasnt suddenly altered so I'm at a bit of a loss to explain the sudden feelings of ill health.
At the moment I am feeling especially panic stricken about what on earth to eat and when. I think I am fairly healthy; we eat lots of home made soups, veggies and grains, some fish, things like halva or licorice for a snack (although I have eaten a fair bit of chocolate in my time...). I am not overweight but do carry a donut round my middle, even when I went down to 8st 12 two years ago (I am 5ft 3) the donut still remained....but I often have toast for supper and that seems out. I usually have 2 apples and a banana most days and have read that even fruit is out. My partner has a degree in biology and is horrified at the thought of anything high-fat and isnt there someone also recommending diabetics have a high fat, low carb combo?
Am freaking out a bit here so would be thankful for any advice, including book recommendations. Thankyou!
