I started this diet because my GP informed me that I was Pre-diabetic and I didn’t want to end up medicated. I have been on steroids for 10 years which have contributed to my weight gain.

I am now on W2D1 and my blood sugar has dropped from 6 last week to 4.2 this morning. I am concerned that this drop is going to continue, or is it possible that it will level out?

The weight loss, 6.6lbs has been fantastic however I do not want to put my health at further risk. So am feeling a little confused as to how to proceed.

it should level out if you are not on any medication to lower your sugars

Hi Sarah, since starting this I have reduced my BG from its highest at 11 to a normal of 4.5. At one time I would have said 4.5 was too low and try to stay around 5.0 but I now have no fear of ‘lows’. At one time I was going to give up as I dropped from 11.0 to around 5.5 in about 3 weeks and it scared me to death, but I kept going and have my diabetes under good control.

It is hard to tell someone else what to do as we are not medics but can only speak from my own experience. As you are not on medication you cannot adjust doses up or down so if you are at all worried you might have to increase food. That does not mean going over your calorie allowance or eating sweets or sugary things to up your BG. So, assuming 4.2 is an okay figure, if you go much lower like under 4.0 then you might want to add a couple of prunes to your breakfast just to push it up a little. Maybe check it in the afternoon too, before dinner, I do mine around 6.30 as, if you have not snacked in between lunch and dinner this is a time when you can get lows. Again, if it is too low i.e. under 4.0 then have a small snack like yoghurt and prunes or a slice of ham. As long as you keep a close eye on things at this time and know how you are feeling then you should be okay. I know if I get shaky or blurred vision or numb lips or fingers, it is time to test and eat something. Take care of yourself.

Hi,

Diabetes.co.uk say normal is 4 to 6 (or 7 if your are diabetic) so you are fine. Unless to are prone to hypoglycaemia or taking meds that can cause it, your body shouldn’t take you too low.

The reading is something to be happy about not something to worry about. Well done

Thanks sunshine girl, that is really helpful. I have currently been doing fasting levels so would be interesting to see how it goes throughout the day.

Today has been really hard, I’ve had a thumping headache despite drinking lots of water – eventually I went over my calories with nuts and homemade no flour apple & cinnamon muffins. The headache went but I feel like I’ve cheated myself 😞

However tomorrow is a new day…..

Mine are back down (after a Christmas rise) to 84 which is 4.6 and that to me is perfect. I know when I have my 3 monthly HbA1c that will translate to around 5.5 so it is not as low as we were led to believe.