Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 adults could be pre diabetic.
What causes pre-diabetes?
Prediabetes is caused by a combination of factors, including:
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Family history of diabetes
- Age (over 45)
- Race or ethnicity
- Certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Certain medications, such as steroids
What are the symptoms of prediabetes?
Prediabetes often has no symptoms. However, some people may experience:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
- Frequent infections
- Slow-healing sores
- Unintended weight loss
How is prediabetes diagnosed?
Prediabetes is diagnosed with a blood test. Your doctor will order a fasting blood sugar test or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
What are the risks of prediabetes?
People with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
How can I prevent prediabetes?
There are things you can do to help prevent prediabetes, such as:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Eating a healthy diet
- Getting regular physical activity
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting alcohol intake
- Managing stress
How is prediabetes treated?
There is no cure for prediabetes, but there are steps you can take to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. These steps include:
This is where people tend to struggle, and where our area of expertise comes in. With a combination of Counselling and Health Coaching we can work together to help you put your life back on track. We will work out an individualised treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle and any accompanying factors. It is however important to first seek the advice of your GP to ensure they are happy for you to change your lifestyle and that they are happy for you to do this together with us.
Please contact us for a free initial chat to see what we can do for you.
- Losing weight
- Eating a healthy diet
- Getting regular physical activity
- Taking medication, if needed
This is where people tend to struggle, and where our area of expertise comes in. With a combination of Counselling and Health Coaching we can work together to help you put your life back on track. We will work out an individualised treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle and any accompanying factors. It is however important to first seek the advice of your GP to ensure they are happy for you to change your lifestyle and that they are happy for you to do this together with us.
Please contact us for a free initial chat to see what we can do for you.
