A diagnosis for some people can be as frightening as being diagnosed with full-blown diabetes. There are more than 35 million people that have been diagnosed with prediabetes – and they’re receiving that diagnosis at a younger age.
Anyone with prediabetes should be aware that it can lead to Type 2 diabetes if they don’t make changes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body’s use and regulation of insulin is impaired. It’s possible to delay or reverse a prediabetic diagnosis and prevent it from transitioning into Type 2 diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) millions of people – 8 in 10 – are prediabetic and don’t even know it. Food insecurity and little or no access to fresh foods is a contributing factor to developing prediabetes and diabetes.
Eat Healthy
Fruits and vegetables will play a big role in a healthy diet. Use olive oil instead of other oils. Foods low in fat, calories and carbs – yet high in fiber – are ideal choices. It can help for people to widen their repertoire of edibles to avoid boredom and improve nutrition. It can be beneficial for individuals to eat out less often and prepare more meals at home where ingredients can be more closely controlled.
Get Active
Exercise will help increase insulin sensitivity. That means the body will use insulin more effectively. It will also help individuals shed pounds if they’re overweight that can exacerbate diabetes. Vigorous exercise is recommended for a prediabetic diagnosis, but any type of exercise is beneficial.
Medications
Oral medications are typically prescribed for prediabetes, especially if an individual is at a higher risk of developing the disease.
Stop Smoking
Begin a smoking cessation program. Smoking affects the way that insulin works within the body. The chemicals contained in nicotine changes cells in the body and increases insulin resistance. Cells stop responding to insulin as they should. There are over 7,000 chemical substances in tobacco.
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