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Pre diabetes

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Alwaysworrying Tue 13-Oct-26 10:19:56

Hello
I have just been told that l have pre diabetes my HbA1c level is 42
Can anyone relate please? My diet is reasonably good and l walk everywhere. I’m a little bit overweight but not much as l’m nearly 6 foot tall-thanks so much

midgey Tue 13-Oct-26 10:45:23

I’ve been pre diabetic for years!

HowVeryDareYou2 Tue 13-Oct-26 14:08:54

I think most people, over a certain age, are pre-Diabetic. I'm 67 and my HbA1c was 47. I lost some weight (3st) and it's now 35.

lovemarmite Tue 13-Oct-26 14:16:59

I was told I was prediabetic with a HbAlc of 41. Had a blood test 2 months later and now mid 30’s. I always do 15 mins of exercise after every meal, and eat more fibre. I’ve never had much sugary food or drinks. Good sleep is still eluding me, but is supposed to help.
It’s better to tackle as soon as you find out rather than let it develop.

MayBee70 Tue 13-Oct-26 14:19:48

I saw a nurse recently about a blood test I’d had and she told me that she couldn’t understand why so many b/t results were suddenly coming back as pre diabetic when she thought they shouldn’t be. I wonder if the guidelines have changed? I think a lot of test results are open to interpretation and the results have been simplified when, in fact they are more complicated and other factors need taking into account.