Simple, proven lifestyle changes can help you reverse or even prevent pre-diabetes. This very common condition does not have to morph into Type 2 diabetes. You truly have the power within you to change the course of your life.
There are about 96 million American adults living with pre-diabetes. That’s a staggering 1 in 3 people. Even more surprising is 1 in 8 people are living with this reversible illness and aren’t even aware of it. Shocking! Could this be you? Continue reading to find out the facts and how to stay healthy.
Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition. Individuals with pre-diabetes have a persistent higher than average blood sugar but not quite high enough to be classified as a type 2 diabetic. Pre-diabetes is not without its potential challenges. This illness puts you at increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke and of course type 2 diabetes.
This disease is known to fly under the radar and persist for years without symptoms. This means you likely won’t know you have prediabetes until serious health problems show up. That’s why it’s important to know risk factors. They include being overweight, over 45 years of age, having an immediate family member with type 2 diabetes, being physically active less than 3 times per week and persons born female diagnosed with gestational diabetes or birthing a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
So what can you do if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or are concerned about developing pre-diabetes?
First, think of pre-diabetes as having a fork in the road. You are now primed to make a choice about your health. If you ignore it, your risk for type 2 diabetes goes up. Address your risk factors such as weight management, purposeful daily movement or addressing your daily sugar intake and your risk plummets. Next, enlist professional help to make lifestyle changes that will ensure you avoid diabetes. Hiring a health/wellness coach such as myself will help you make lasting lifestyle changes. Changes like eating nutrient dense foods, daily physical activity and managing your stress will improve your help and help you reverse pre-diabetes.
The future of your health is in your hands and the choice is yours. The best time to prevent or reverse prediabetes is now.
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