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Pre-Diabetes: Your Window of Opportunity for Intervention

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What is Pre-Diabetes?

Pre-diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, most people with pre-diabetes will eventually develop type 2 diabetes.

Pre-diabetes: A Window of Opportunity for Intervention

by Mark Irving Lovell

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Symptoms of Pre-Diabetes

Most people with pre-diabetes do not have any symptoms. However, some people may experience:

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss

Risk Factors for Pre-Diabetes

Anyone can develop pre-diabetes, but some people are at higher risk, including:

People who are overweight or obese
People who have a family history of diabetes
People who are physically inactive
People who have high blood pressure
People who have high cholesterol
Women who have had gestational diabetes

Complications of Pre-Diabetes

Pre-diabetes can lead to a number of serious health problems, including:

Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney disease
Eye damage
Nerve damage

Reversing Pre-Diabetes

The good news is that pre-diabetes is reversible. With lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

The key to reversing pre-diabetes is to make lasting lifestyle changes. These changes include:

Losing weight
Eating a healthy diet
Getting regular exercise

If you have pre-diabetes, talk to your doctor about a plan to help you make these lifestyle changes. With commitment and hard work, you can reverse pre-diabetes and improve your overall health.

Pre-diabetes is a serious condition, but it is reversible. With lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health problems. Talk to your doctor about a plan to help you make these changes.

Pre-diabetes: A Window of Opportunity for Intervention

by Mark Irving Lovell

5 out of 5