Pre-Diabetes

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

In pre-diabetes, your blood sugar levels not in the normal range.  They are higher than normal, but not as high as with diabetes.

What does this mean?

When you have pre-diabetes, you are at risk for developing kind 2 diabetes.  You’re at risk for developing heart disease.  You’re at risk for stroke.  A lot of individuals  go on to develop kind 2 diabetes within 10 years.

Diabetes may cause  damage in almost every part of your body.  It can lead to blindness, damage to your heart and blood vessels, kidney problems, stroke and nerve damage.  For women, diabetes can complicate pregnancy.  

What can you do?

There are a few things you can do.  

o  Manage your blood sugars.  

o  Lose a little weight – 5-7% of your current body weight.  This can be done with moderate diet changes and physical activity. This can help to delay and even prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes.