I was interviewed about finding out I had prediabetes when I thought I was super fit, and the story is out today on inews. I’m hoping my story might help others in a similar situation …. I’ve added screenshots as I think you need to subscribe to read it … 1/4 inews.co.uk/inews-lifest... - ThreadSky

carlafrancome.bsky.social • 102 days ago

I was interviewed about finding out I had prediabetes when I thought I was super fit, and the story is out today on inews.

I’m hoping my story might help others in a similar situation …. I’ve added screenshots as I think you need to subscribe to read it …
1/4
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/fittest-ever-been-46-diagnosed-prediabetes-3387770

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petermoreve.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thanks for posting the information.

geckobike.bsky.social•102 days ago

reducing high density carbs and swapping them for protein and good fats is a good idea for everyone. society eats too many carbs. glad you got on top of it

ppushbike.bsky.social•102 days ago

I'm trying (not always successfully) to swap carbs to protein. I'm not pre-diabetic (recently checked in a battery of blood tests) but I'm aware I'm a bit of a carb monster.

geckobike.bsky.social•102 days ago

ditching the lunchtime sandwich for something else is the tricky one. I tend to make something spicy chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes. but then it's easier if you're working at home.

but generally just cutting down of the high density carbs

ppushbike.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yogurt & granola serves as a good second breakfast, and on non-instructing days that will keep me going until late afternoon. But on instructing days I'm back on the carbs.

geckobike.bsky.social•102 days ago

breakie for me is yog + tiny amount of granola and then loads of seeds, flax seeds, nuts, pistachios - whereas previously I was eating two-three bowls of cereal

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

M and S has really good salads I find

ppushbike.bsky.social•102 days ago

Great article! Hopefully it will be good encouragement for others.

Mum was diagnosed pre-diabetic in Feb, but at the time was super busy with 3 challenging foster kids. She's fit & active and eats well, so she's trying to work out how to fend off progressing.

ppushbike.bsky.social•102 days ago

I suggested a glucose monitor to see if she can identify anything in particular that is sending her sugars high.

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

Good idea. She’s so brilliant being a foster parent 😍 I’m finding the Roczen plan v good. Also I know a great nutritionist if she’d like the details x

bikery.bsky.social•102 days ago

Well done lass!

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thanks lad! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

gazza-d.bsky.social•102 days ago

Great article and smashing to see that you're on top of it and am managing it well.
My wife's got T2 and is now on insulin etc and has the sensors.
It's far from fun once it kicks in hard.

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you Gaz! And love to the wife! Xx

peterthepater.bsky.social•44 days ago

Been there, doing that . . and cycling ☺️

lnr.bsky.social•99 days ago

Oh I'm really glad you've been able to turn it around. I started a pre-diabetes late 2019, and can't really blame the covid interruption for being unable to stick to enough changes to keep it at bay. Diagnosed with Type 2 in November 2020. Both my parents are type 2, so it wasn't 100% a surprise.

lnr.bsky.social•99 days ago

Currently on yet another adult weight management course now, and prescribed Wegovy for weight loss, which should make a big difference to the diabetes too. Only on the second week of the lowest dose, so not sure it's making any difference yet.

lnr.bsky.social•99 days ago

I did wonder about just buying a Continuous Glucose Monitor, but the price put me off. It's really interesting to see how well it worked for you Carla. I tend to only test when I feel wonky (super sleepy a couple of hours after a meal). Which it turns out isn't always high sugars anyway!

carlafrancome.bsky.social•99 days ago

I reckon it’s worth getting a monitor once and then seeing how it works- it can be quite revealing! You don’t need loads of them …

lapierrepulsium.bsky.social•100 days ago

Knowing your determination, you’ll get on top of this.
Have you been able to return to bicycle riding to any extent?
Anyway, looking forward to welcoming good positive news from you in the future.

carlafrancome.bsky.social•100 days ago

Thanks Robert - hoping to be back on the bike soon!

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

The nutritionist I’ve been working with is Rachel Robson, she’s fab

https://www.rachelrobson.com

bobfromaccounts.bsky.social•101 days ago

Best of luck Carla x

carlafrancome.bsky.social•101 days ago

Thanks Bob! Blood sugars currently on 45 and I’ve got to get them under 42. We go on! Loved your pics yesterday x

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

Next batch … 2/4

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

… 3/4

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

… 4/4

bedisbest.bsky.social•101 days ago

This article could easily be about me. I’m 51 and the fattest I’ve ever been, yet eating less than I used to. I’m also a vegetarian and I know I eat far too many carbs (esp pasta!). I find it difficult to plan low carb vegetation meals, especially lunch!

carlafrancome.bsky.social•100 days ago

It’s all hard! Rachel Robson the nutritionist is amazing - she can help with a bunch of recipes … I really like doing Buddha bowls for lunch - maybe brown rice and then just throwing in whatever is in the fridge … eggs, beetroot etc

https://www.rachelrobson.com

bedisbest.bsky.social•100 days ago

I think it’s the change of mindset that’s hardest, just not being able to grab a sandwich. It all seems like much more planning and effort is required!

carlafrancome.bsky.social•100 days ago

Totally agree - carbs are so convenient! Having lots of stuff in the fridge you can bung into a bowl, and precooking a batch of brown rice, really helped me …

snevinoj.bsky.social•101 days ago

Great article, which I hope will help others.

carlafrancome.bsky.social•101 days ago

Thanks Jon. People seem to be able to open the link okay - did you read from screenshots or the link directly?

snevinoj.bsky.social•100 days ago

I was able to read the article in my web browser – I long-pressed the link & a Share menu appeared (the same as right-clicking with a mouse) & then selected the Chrome browser as the target.

(Just clicking the link opened the inews app, which requires a subscription…)

carlafrancome.bsky.social•100 days ago

Oh good!

annarailton.bsky.social•102 days ago

Amazing job Carla, absolutely fair play on making the changes you have and sticking to it, not easy 👏👏

carlafrancome.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thank you Anna! Well I don’t always manage it but I’m giving it a go. No dog cakes for me! 😆

annarailton.bsky.social•102 days ago

Especially not dog cakes that are like 80% icing like that one was 🙈🙈🙈

sibt65.bsky.social•102 days ago

You're not close to this yet (I am) but there was a good article in The Guardian yesterday re: healthy in your 50s.

Interesting point raised was

“Something I especially see 40 and 50-somethings fall victim to is using the bathroom scale as their only readout of success,”

sibt65.bsky.social•102 days ago

I cycle everywhere and lost weight but you never know what's going on behind the scenes.

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/nov/21/how-to-stay-healthy-in-your-50s-ageing

ljupco.bsky.social•97 days ago

Good luck. As you seem health and fitness concious. Maybe once you bring the sugar level back in normal range. Write a reflection post: things I though were good for me, but then when I measured, found out they were actually bad. And I managed to turn them around, by doing these alternatives. Best,

sunnyfavs.bsky.social•92 days ago

Pre also...my Endo will NOT Rx a cgm...we pres need to know what food effects us, too😏😠😏

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