Did you know one in three American adults have prediabetes? What does that really mean? Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are running higher than normal but they haven’t quite reached the type 2 diabetes numbers. that means that your cells are not effectively using insulin and blood sugar like they should. Insulin is a hormone produced from the pancreas. After a meal your pancreas releases insulin to get that sugar into your cells. When you have prediabetes, or insulin resistance, that insulin is unable to get into your cells to open it up to all that sugar. So, all of that extra sugar runs into your blood, leading to elevated glucose levels. You may be at risk for prediabetes if you’re over the age of 45, have a family history of type 2 diabetes, if you are a pregnant woman and had gestational diabetes, have elevated blood pressure levels, have elevated cholesterol levels, or are physically inactive. All of these things put you at a greater risk for developing prediabetes, and then, potentially, type 2 diabetes.
There are several things you can do to reduce your risk of developing prediabetes. Start eating more fruits and vegetables; they contain a lot of fiber which is very great for your heart and helps to keep you fuller for longer. Start to minimize your portions; try using measuring spoons and measuring cups when you’re eating. Another thing you can do is start to move your body more. Aim for 150 minutes a week of physical activity. That can be walking, biking, yoga, or even strength training. If you’re currently a smoker, pursue options to stop. Talk to your provider or join a group. Another thing you can do is be mindful of your beverage intake. Choose water more, and try to eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages; they have a lot of calories and have a great impact on blood sugar. If you believe you may be at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes reach out to your provider today to schedule an appointment.
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Prediabetes is a wake-up call that you’re at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other serious conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. It is like a ‘pre-diagnosis’ or a warning sign of type 2 diabetes. Commonly, type 2 diabetes patients develop prediabetes first. The condition is characterized by high blood glucose levels which are not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It occurs as a result of the body’s inability to produce or utilize the insulin hormone properly which leads to excessive glucose buildup in the blood. However, the good news is that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by switching to a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods, maintain a healthy body weight and stay physically active to bring your blood glucose level back to normal.
Diagnosis for prediabetes (results indicative of prediabetes are):
A1C: 5.7%–6.4%
Fasting blood sugar: 100–125 mg/dl
OGTT 2 hour blood sugar: 140 mg/dl–199 mg/dl
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