Prediabetic - any help?

Wow!  You really got with it!  You should be proud of yourself.  You are definitely on the right track and at 5.6 A1c already  out of the prediabetic range.  Foods to especially be careful with are what we call the "whites";  bread, pasta, rice, potatoes. cereals and processed foods.  They're simple starches and will give fast rise to your bg.

Post meal spike depends on how much and what you eat.  Being sure to include some protein and fat will slow digestion a little and help to keep that spike a little more in control.  

If you find yourself going hypo, drink some juice or a half can of regular soda or keep some simple fast acting carbs close by.  The rule is 15/15; eat about 15 grams of fast acting carbs, wait 15 minutes and test again.  Your bg should rise. If it isn't,then try again.  If you cannot get the bg back up after a few tries, get to an ER.

Check out "dawn phenomenon" for an explanation of why your numbers are higher than you would like in the morning.  It's normal.  Good Luck!

@suecsdy thank you soooo much for your kind reply! I am so thankful for finding this site and reading your response. You helped ease my mind.

Is it fat or protein that helps slow digestion and hinder the post - meal spike?

I have also read that I should stay away from bread entirely... even wheat and whole grain because it is just all processed anyways in the United States and all has the type of of carbs that will spike my BG... is this true from your personal experience?

I am so thankful for the Hypo information too! Make sense and telling me how to test and retest makes complete sense... you are amazing @suecsdy‍ 

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