Prediabetes

Prediabetes

• Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes.
• Prediabetes typically has no symptoms or signs; however, it has been associated with being overweigt (BMI more than 25mg/dl.
• Usually, blood sugar is high because of insulin resistance, meaning glucose can't get into the cells to be used for energy.
• Prediabetes is diagnosed with blood tests.
• Prediabetes levels of blood sugar fall in the range of 100-125 when blood glucose is measured fasting.
• Prediabetes is reversible by getting healthier.
• Treatment for prediabetes begins with getting more physically active. All exercise helps reverse prediabetes, especially exercise that helps build muscle.
• Following a low glycemic index, low carb diet, and following a healthier lifestyle helps reverse prediabetes.
• Medications and dietary supplements also can be used in reverse prediabetes management.
• Without making lifestyle changes (or taking medication), the "side effect" of prediabetes is that it is likely to progress to type 2 diabetes.