Diabetes Talking

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Is there a such a thing as pre-diabetic where high sugar or fast digesting carbs are to be avoided ?

Tim, I’ve found the following article helpful http://endocrine.medscape.com/Medscape/endocrinology/ TreatmentUpdate/2000/tu03/tu03-04.html note figure 3, showing that post prandial bG readings for non-diabetics didn’t go much above 150 mg/dL. You might also find "Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes" interesting (http://www.medscape.com/SCP/DBT/2000/v12.n05sA/d1205sA.02.lebo/d1205s… ebo-01.html) also "Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) – A Prediabetic Condition" http://endocrine.medscape.com/Medscape/CNO/2000/EASD/Story.cfm?story_… Mitch Funk T2

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Many thanks for your informative response,  Tim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Is there a such a thing as pre-diabetic where high sugar or fast digesting carbs are to be avoided ? There are two conditions where terms like pre-diabetes are used, Impared Fasting Glucose (IGF) and Impared Glucose Tolerance (IGT).  In IGF fasting glucose levels are above the normal range, but below the diagnostic cutoff for frank diabetes.  In IGT postprandial, after meal, values are above the normal range, but below the cutoff for frank diabetes.  You can see the specific diagnostic criteria for these conditions at the ADA’s web site, http://www.diabetes.org/diabetescare/1997%2D07/pg1183.htm The proper response to these conditions will depend on the exact clinical circumstances and be influenced to a large degree by the clinical judgement of the treating physician.  In general, no one is going to argue with: 1.  Weight loss, if appropriate. 2.  Regular exercise. 3.  Good nutritional practices. — Charly Coughran

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Is there a such a thing as pre-diabetic where high sugar or fast digesting carbs are to be avoided ?

There are two conditions where terms like pre-diabetes are used, Impared Fasting Glucose (IGF) and Impared Glucose Tolerance (IGT).  In IGF fasting glucose levels are above the normal range, but below the diagnostic cutoff for frank diabetes.  In IGT postprandial, after meal, values are above the normal range, but below the cutoff for frank diabetes.  You can see the specific diagnostic criteria for these conditions at the ADA’s web site, http://www.diabetes.org/diabetescare/1997%2D07/pg1183.htm The proper response to these conditions will depend on the exact clinical circumstances and be influenced to a large degree by the clinical judgement of the treating physician.  In general, no one is going to argue with: 1.  Weight loss, if appropriate. 2.  Regular exercise. 3.  Good nutritional practices. — Charly Coughran

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Is there a such a thing as pre-diabetic where high sugar or fast digesting carbs are to be avoided ? Before you buy.

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I think you will be told that you either have diabetes or you don’t. In my opinion, though, if you not certain, it’s best to avoid them. As well as that get yourself checked by a doctor. Get some blood glucose tests done to establish whether you are or are not diabetic according to currently accepted figures. Is there a such a thing as pre-diabetic where high sugar or fast digesting carbs are to be avoided ? Before you buy.

– Henry M. Age 52, Type II Melbourne, Australia

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