Posted by Health Handouts | Posted in Health Tips, Wellness Tips | Posted on 09-11-2010
Pre-Diabetes is becoming more common in the U.S.. As many as 50 million individuals have pre-diabetes.
In pre-diabetes, your blood sugar levels not in the normal range. They’re higher than normal, but not as high as with diabetes.
What does this mean?
When you’ve pre-diabetes, you are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. You’re at risk for developing heart illness. You’re at risk for stroke. Many people go on to develop Type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
Diabetes can cause damage in nearly every part of your body. It can lead to blindness, damage to your heart and blood vessels, kidney problems, stroke and nerve damage. For women, diabetes can complicate pregnancy.
What can you do?
There are a few things you can do.
o Manage your blood sugars.
o Lose a little weight – 5-7 percent of your current body weight. This could be done with moderate diet changes and physical activity. This can help to delay and even prevent the development of kind 2 diabetes.