Prediabetic and needing to up my energy levels.

I'm prediabetic, VERY close to being diabetic. I've been researching ways to get energy without caffeine seeing as I also have heart palpitations, one I seen said Coconut Water. I haven't looked into it, does it have a lot of sugar, in it? etc. Has anyone drank it and not had a problem?

I'm on a low carb, very little sugar "diet", I'm following the guide lines my dr gave me, they tested my A1C (I think that's what she called it ) it was 5.9. I am testing my levels, it's usually no more than 127 two hours after eating or so. I'm not on any medication at this point

I'm definitely making a list and mentioning everything when I go see her on the 18th.

Good! Making a list of questions to take to her office is the best way not to forget what you need to ask her. Also, when you have any lab tests done, it's your right to have a hard copy of the results, so be sure to request copies of the blood work and any other tests.

Here is a website the has a lot of information about blood sugar:

www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/

Are you able to exercise?

There are a lot of ways to walk and exercise around the house without going outside, especially if you have little ones to watch. If the TV is on, you can step/walk/march in place, steps forward, backward, etc. about 15 minutes of peppy walking covers about a mile. Along with cardio, it's also good to do some strengthening exercises with dumb bells. You can buy them at Target, for example, and there are a lot of websites that show you have to use them correctly. (Of course, make sure your kids don't bonk them on their heads or drop them on their feet!) And there are ways to improvise weights without buying them.

It's a good idea for women to strengthen up their muscles for many reasons. Muscle burns more calories and use more blood sugar than fat, for one reason. Normally, if you're doing this kind of exercise, you do them every other day.

Remember that if you're starting anything new to you that you should start off slowly and then build up to more reps. And talk to your doctor about this, too, so she knows what you want to do.

Squats and lunges are good for the legs and push-ups (beginning with modified push-ups) for the arms.

Argh. I just read your post in which you said you had your gall bladder out. I didn't see it when I posted about the same time you did. I didn't mean "good" you had your gall bladder out! I meant "good" that you were making a list a questions for the doctor!

Since you had gestational diabetes, then you absolutely need to watch what you're eating. Low carb and get whatever cardio you can do everyday. And with the warmer weather, you can include the kids with that, too. Playing with them outside, walking, etc.

I am reading your signature that you've been having anxiety. I had those years ago, too. Actually, it was when my kids were small, 4 and 7. I was eventually able to control it once I understood what was happening. I hope you're doing better.

Oh gosh, you're going through some tough times now. Control the things you can control. I know sometimes the mind flies in all directions and that's hard to control. Food. You need to eat at regular times as much as you can. Make yourself eat something for each meal. When you go shopping, buy the food you can eat and have it available so you're not wondering what to eat. I find if I don't do this, then I'll end up eating what I shouldn't because it just happens to be in the fridge.

So, take care of yourself first so you can take care of your kids.

Maybe you can eat along with the kids? Hope you're doing better today.

I have been doing the low carb for three days now and I can tell a big difference in my energy level. I don't feel so run down after I eat and still have plenty of energy at the end of the day.