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[Rods2]

I have the test and was slightly high (pre-Type 2), and looking at the most common things to cause it, one of the most obvious for me was sleeping less than 6 hours a night. This I have corrected. I must go and have another test at some point.

I have looked into alpha lipoic acid and if on my next test, my insulin response is still pre type 2, then I may look at taking this.

Diet wise there is very little than I can improve, at the moment I'm losing weight where I always find it easy during hot weather. I get a reasonable amount of exercise, but could improve on this and I make sure I spend at least 10-15 minutes in the sunshine every day for vitamin D production. Recent research has found a link between type 2 diabetes and vitamin deficiency.

[Nickbat]

I have the test and was slightly high (pre-Type 2), and looking at the most common things to cause it, one of the most obvious for me was sleeping less than 6 hours a night. This I have corrected. I must go and have another test at some point.

I have looked into alpha lipoic acid and if on my next test, my insulin response is still pre type 2, then I may look at taking this.

Diet wise there is very little than I can improve, at the moment I'm losing weight where I always find it easy during hot weather. I get a reasonable amount of exercise, but could improve on this and I make sure I spend at least 10-15 minutes in the sunshine every day for vitamin D production. Recent research has found a link between type 2 diabetes and vitamin deficiency.

Forgot to mention that I take Vitamin D daily as well, Rods.

One of the best things for me was getting a dog! Every morning, come rain or shine, I'm on a three-mile hike (fast walking, not a stroll) with my chocolate Labrador. Down two inches on my waist and back to my "fighting weight"!! 

Bless the pooch.