Prediabetes puts you at risk for diabetes and other serious problems -- you need to act now to protect your health. If you have prediabetes, you can greatly reduce your chances of getting diabetes by following this action plan:
- Become more physically active every day. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
- Lose weight. Aim for a modest weight loss -- say, between 5% and 7% of your total weight -- at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week.
- Make healthy food choices. Aim for a low-fat, high-nutrient diet. Choose vegetables, fruits and whole grains -- and watch your portions.
- See your doctor regularly. Aim for a visit every six months to have your blood retested and to check your overall health.
- Stop smoking if you do smoke. Or at the very least, start cutting back on the number of cigarettes you smoke in a day.
- Get a referral to see a dietitian or diabetes educator, or join a weight-loss class or other health program.
- Last but not least, keep a diary of your progress with all the items in your action plan. It will serve as a great motivator.
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American Diabetes Association answered:If you have prediabetes, you can and should do something about it. Studies have shown that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent through changes to their lifestyle that include modest weight loss and regular exercise. The expert panel recommends that people with prediabetes reduce their weight by 5% to 10% and participate in some type of modest physical activity for 30 minutes daily. For some people with prediabetes, intervening early can actually turn back the clock and return elevated blood glucose levels to the normal range.If you have prediabetes, you can and should do something about it. Studies have shown that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent through changes to their lifestyle that include... More
Intermountain Healthcare answered:Prediabetes puts you at risk for diabetes and other serious problems -- you need to act now to protect your health. If you have prediabetes, you can greatly reduce your chances of getting diabetes by following this action plan:
