Were you just in your healthcare provider’s office and found out you have prediabetes? Confused by what this means or not sure what to do? Here is some valuable information to make sense of what it means to have prediabetes and some strategies to try and avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes.
What is Prediabetes?
According to the American Diabetes Association, prediabetes is having an A1c between 5.7-6.4% or a fasting glucose of 100-125. A medical provider will do a blood test to determine this information and he or she will discuss it with you after they get the results.
Were you just in your healthcare provider’s office and found out you have prediabetes? Confused by what this means or not sure what to do? Here is some valuable information to make sense of what it means to have prediabetes and some strategies to try and avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Physical Activity
By engaging in regular, cardiovascular exercise of at least 150 minutes per week, people can greatly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For busy people or people who do not enjoy exercise, that means you only have to do a 30 minute routine five times a week. Examples of cardiovascular exercise include: walking, running, taking a class that incorporates constant movement, biking, and swimming.
Were you just in your healthcare provider’s office and found out you have prediabetes? Confused by what this means or not sure what to do? Here is some valuable information to make sense of what it means to have prediabetes and some strategies to try and avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Lose it
For those who are overweight, people with prediabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 by losing 5% to 10% of body weight. For example, if someone is 180 pounds, that would mean that person would only need to lose 9-18 pounds to reach that goal.
Were you just in your healthcare provider’s office and found out you have prediabetes? Confused by what this means or not sure what to do? Here is some valuable information to make sense of what it means to have prediabetes and some strategies to try and avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Get Help
For those who might struggle or need help with losing weight, contact a diabetes educator who is a registered dietitian. He or she can help you to understand how to achieve weight loss, carb counting, and provide good overall nutritional information.
Were you just in your healthcare provider’s office and found out you have prediabetes? Confused by what this means or not sure what to do? Here is some valuable information to make sense of what it means to have prediabetes and some strategies to try and avoid progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Get Retested
It’s important to have follow-up bloodwork including a repeat A1c test 3 months after being diagnosed with prediabetes.The time is now to make changes, and you can do it!
