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Any pre-diabetic fitbitters?

‎10-07-2015 16:24

‎10-07-2015 16:24

Hello! I was told about a year ago that I am pre-diabetic. I'm looking for any tips/advice that helped you to get you HgbA1c back to a normal level.
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‎10-07-2015 18:40

‎10-07-2015 18:40

You have the fitbit, Now you get started walking the walk and getting good workouts you are well on the way to doing wonders for the A1c.  But diet is a major part also. Best of luck to you 

Craig Raper

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‎10-07-2015 19:28

‎10-07-2015 19:28

Hi! Me too. The fasting sugar and A1C have been creeping up. I spoke with a dietician who said to watch the simple sugars (candy, sweets) and try to reduce the amount of fat in the diet. Drinking water is a good thing. I am going to work on logging my food and drink and of course excercise! The dietician recommended that women do an hour of walking. The first half hour helps stabilize/normalize the blood sugar but women need the second half hour to begin to burn fat. That is my goal.

I also decided to join the activity group for those with 75 lbs to lose. Looks like they have some good support and interesting challenges. Just starting.

Good luck.

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‎11-15-2015 10:04

‎11-15-2015 10:04

Yes.  I was diagnosed as Borderline Diabetic 3 months ago.  I have lost approximately 17 lbs. My husband got my Charge HR to help me track my excercise, keep me on my feet to meet daily steps, track weight loss and log my water consuption which is very important for weight loss and daibetics. 

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‎11-20-2015 07:34

‎11-20-2015 07:34

Me to. My doctor told me that a couple of weeks ago. Just got my Fitbit One. I like the feature that tells you what percentage of your diet is supposed to be carbs...fat.... so on. That is really an eye opener. Seems like even though I have been watching my bread and sugar intake, I still have some work to do on my diet. Good Luck to you. Hopefully we can reverse this problem before it turns into type 2 diabeties.

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‎11-27-2015 05:54

‎11-27-2015 05:54

I wasn't officially diagnosed, but two years ago my fasting glucose numbers were solidly pre-diabetic.

 

Walking, believe it or not, is a fantastic way to get your numbers down. While my fasting blood glucose readings are normal now, they shoot right up after a carb heavy meal, much more so than a "normal" person. So I know I've have to always watch this.  But walking after a meal, even 15 or 20 minutes, can get those numbers back down.

 

Eating low carb is another option, it works very well for a lot of people, whether they're looking to lose weight or maintain. You can google "active low-carber forums" and "low carb friends" if you're interested in support. There are a lot of knowledgeable people there.

 

Jenny Ruhl's book "Blood Sugar 101" is a fantastic reference, as is her web site. Dr. Richard Bernstein's "Diabetes Solution" is incredibly helpful.

 

Finding out that you're pre-diabetic is a blessing in a way, because most people don't find out until they have full-blown diabetes. While there are no guarantees since everyone's bodies are different, there is so much you can do now to help prevent this disease.

 

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‎11-27-2015 06:01

In response to Mayoi

‎11-27-2015 06:01

Thank you for sharing your story and the valuable information! Candice Pankey
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‎01-06-2017 11:38

‎01-06-2017 11:38

 

 

Hi there!  Pleasure to meet you.  I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes a couple years ago and in February of this last year, I was dx with full blown diabetes, so I grabbed the bull by the horns and started exerciing and watching what I eat.  My A!C has now dropped to 5.9 as of a couple months ago and I am feeling better.  I just got a FitBit for Christmas and it took a long time to figure out how to get it to work. Luckily, I got a new cell phone for Christmas or else I would not be able to get it to work. I used the online chat for help and that took about an hour yesterday but now I am more than even determined to get the diabetes completely under control.  Good to connect with others.

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‎01-06-2017 15:09

‎01-06-2017 15:09

I am now classified as pre-diabetic, @CMP171, but from 1993 until just over a year ago I was Type 2 Diabetic.  Through diet an exercise, I was able to reverse that and am not classified as pre-diabetic. My AIC, instead of being in the high 7's range, is now consistenly below 5.9. Diet and Exercise...Diet and Exercise...Diet and Exercise - that is the key!

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