Pre-Diabetes: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
What does pre-diabetes mean?
Pre-Diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level is higher than normal, but is not high enough to get diagnosed as diabetes. Based on a recent study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 14% of the Indian population is predisposed to diabetes. Prediabetes in a person can increase the risks of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. TX Hospitals provides the best treatment for all types of Diabetes. Check out our services.
What are the symptoms of Pre-Diabetes?
Pre-Diabetes often goes undetected until any serious health issue occurs as the symptoms of Prediabetes are not evident. It is always advised to get blood sugar tested if any one of these are present:
Overweight
Age above 45 years
Family history of type 2 diabetes
Restricted physical activity
Gestational diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Increasing thirst
Blurry vision
Delayed wound healing
Frequent urination at night
What is the range for Pre-Diabetes?
A person is said to have a normal sugar level when the blood sugar level is less than 140 mg / dL (7.8 mmol/L).
A person suspected to be Prediabetes has blood sugar levels ranging from 140 to 199 mg/dL (7.8 to 11.0 mmol/L) and
When the blood sugar levels range 200 mg/dL (11.1mmol/L ) or higher ,it indicates type 2 diabetes in a person.
What are the warning signs of Pre-Diabetes?
The most possible sign a Pre-Diabetes can show is having dark skin patches on certain parts of the body such as knuckles, elbows, armpits and neck. A Prediabetes is suspected to have moved to type 2 diabetes when there is:
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Excessive hunger
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
How should a Pre-Diabetes change his lifestyle?
If a Pre-Diabetes loses a small amount of weight or if you’re overweight and getting regular physical activity, then it can lower the risk for developing type 2 diabetes in a person.
A small amount of weight loss means around 7% of your body weight. Regular physical activity of at least 150 minutes a week of brisk walk or a similar activity should be followed for half an hour and five days in a week.
Other lifestyle modifications like getting enough sleep, following a strict meal schedule, intake of more fibre food, stopping smoking and alcohol prevents and arrest the progression of Prediabetes. TX Hospitals provides the best treatment for all types of Diabetes. Check out our services.