Pre-Diabetes

What’s pre-diabetes?

In pre-diabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not as high as with diabetes.

Pre-Diabetes is becoming more common in the United States. As many as 50 million people  have pre-diabetes.

What when you have pre-diabetes?

Pre-diabetes increases your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. A lot of individuals  with pre-diabetes develop Type 2 diabetes within 10 years.

People  with pre-diabetes are also at risk for developing heart illness, or having a stroke.

Diabetes can damage almost every part of your body. It can make you blind, damage to your heart and blood vessels, or cause kidney problems, stroke, or nerve damage. For women, diabetes can complicate pregnancy.

When you have pre-diabetes, you can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by –  

•  Losing some weight. If you are overweight, try to lose ~5% of your body weight by making small changes in your diet and getting regular exercise. This can help to delay, or even stop you from having kind 2 diabetes.

Need some helpful tips on losing weight?

•  Consult with your health care team for help in losing weight.