I've recently taken part in a clinical trial where I had a basic metabolic panel test, wore a CGM for two weeks, and also had an OGTT where my blood sugars was continuously monitored for 3 hours. My lab results indicated I was healthy, with a fasting glucose of 4.94 mM and HbA1c (DCCT) of 4.6%. However, I noticed with the CGM that my glucose was spiking quite high (e.g. 180 mg/dl after eating gnocchi), and taking quite long to return. My main concern comes from the OGTT test though. After consuming fasting for 14 hours and consuming 75g of sugar, my glucose spiked to 280 mg/dl, and was still ..read more

After receiving results from bloodwork in May (5.7 a1c, high cholesterol, and high glucose readings), I’ve been feeling stuck mentally and moving backwards in my health care journey physically. I’m a moderately active 33 year-old mom of 2 littles who has a pretty decent lifestyle. I cook most (75%) of my family’s meals at home, but we occasionally get takeout, better fast food, and/or sit-down dinner for social outings or convenience. We have desserts and drinks every now and again, not rarely but not daily either. I was working out 3-4 times a week running / inclined walking and lifting. Now ..read more

Some time ago - probably at least 6 years ago - I read a great and memorable article that detailed all the ways high blood glucose damages different systems or parts of the body during either pre-diabetes or diabetes. It was a medically detailed review of the problems but written for layperson. I've searched for hours and cannot find it? Does this ring any bells? Anyone know this article/website? Any suggestions for where to look much appreciated! submitted by /u/urkmonster [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Hi there! Canada specific question - Does anyone here have experience with claiming private supplemental insurance cover continuous glucose monitors (FreeStyle Libre or Dexcom) as a person with prediabetes with or without doctor's prescription? I am in Ontario and was interested in how private work insurance cover them without being a person with diabetes (just pre-diabetes). submitted by /u/Mediocre-Anybody-988 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

So I had a meal at 6:45pm and a dessert at 8pm. My sugar tested 120 at around 9:30pm. So it seems that it’s going down. But at 10:30 I measured again, my sugar went up to 142. So my question is, is the 10:30 spike due to the 8pm dessert? If not what is it? submitted by /u/No_Total_8447 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

What are your Trader Joe's go-tos? Recently found out my A1C is 6 and I'm coming to terms with probably having to say goodbye to my beloved orange chicken :'( 5'5, 126 lbs, 9 months postpartum and currently breastfeeding. This diagnosis has been rough. I've never been an overeater but going from not worrying about what I was eating to this is not fun. Edit: Thank you all for the snack/food ideas!! This has been super helpful! submitted by /u/Alittlebitalexis08 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am not an expert but I read that it is much more difficult to test insulin at home. I wonder why that is the case? I can understand that it may not be possible to make a device as easy as a finger prick blood test (much less a CGM) but still, with the present technology progress, I wonder if we are anywhere close to a take home test even if more cumbersome to use. For those trying to prevent diabetes it would be an extremely useful tool. It's so much more enlightening to look at both glucose level and insulin level at the same time to understand what goes on. submitted by /u/chaoserrant [v ..read more

My dad was diagnosed with type 2 a couple years ago. When I was close to developing gestational diabetes around the same time, I decided it was time to get my diet on track after the baby. First A1C value was 5.0 in April with a high fasting glucose of 97. Just got updated blood work and now my A1C is 5.2, but glucose is 72. Total cholesterol also went down. Is the change in A1C variable? Feeling a bit defeated after making diet changes. Of course there is more I could eliminate, as well as increase my exercise. Anyone have insight on A1C increases? Are there at home tests that I could monito ..read more

So ever since I started dietary changes, I absolutely feel that all foods I eat are disgusting. Especially bottle gourd. I hate bottle gourd. I hate it so much. I get emotional breakdown everyday after lunch and pretty much cry in my office bathroom. It is really unbearable today and just want to eat a burger and I can't eat the burger. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I will go all unhealthy now but this is overwhelming and I know it won't work if I don't feel happy and I don't feel Happy at all while eating. I am so so tired. submitted by /u/cutcopyandpastemeow [visit reddit] [comments ..read more