What causes pre diabetes?
My doctor told me my blood sugar levels are borderline and that I'm pre-diabetic. He said I need to make lifestyle changes to prevent full-blown diabetes. What are the main causes of pre-diabetes?
My doctor told me my blood sugar levels are borderline and that I'm pre-diabetic. He said I need to make lifestyle changes to prevent full-blown diabetes. What are the main causes of pre-diabetes?
When my college-going son was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, his doctor told us it is mainly due to a sedentary lifestyle and eating too much junk food. We started going for family walks together and stopped buying cola bottles. Just a few healthy changes can easily reverse this, beta.
I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes last year because of my desk job and zero physical activity. It basically means your body's cells are resisting insulin, making your blood sugar rise. I managed to reverse it by walking 40 minutes daily and cutting down on white rice and maida.
Pre-diabetes is a final warning sign before full diabetes, caused by your pancreas struggling to produce enough insulin to manage glucose. Please do not ignore this warning. Avoid all sweets, reduce heavy carbohydrates, and consult a doctor for a proper diet plan before it gets worse.
As someone with PCOS, insulin resistance is a constant battle for me, which often leads to pre-diabetes if left unchecked. It is a complex issue, so please don't just rely on random diet tips. Consult a good gynecologist or endocrinologist to understand how your hormones are affecting your blood sugar.
Look, it is simple math: if you eat more sugar and carbohydrates than you burn, your body's insulin system will eventually get tired. Stop sitting in one place all day, throw away those packed juices, and start sweating a bit. Take it seriously now, otherwise lifelong medicine will start.
I ignored my borderline sugar levels years ago thinking it is just a minor thing, and now I am dealing with diabetic neuropathy. Pre-diabetes is caused by progressive insulin resistance and can quietly damage your blood vessels. Please consult a qualified endocrinologist and get your HbA1c tested regularly.
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