{"id":582,"date":"2017-11-22T12:52:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:38:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:08:58","slug":"what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Prediabetes? Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#What_are_the_types_of_tests_done_to_diagnose_prediabetes\" title=\"What are the types of tests done to diagnose&nbsp;prediabetes?\">What are the types of tests done to diagnose&nbsp;prediabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#What_do_I_need_to_do_after_getting_my_tests\" title=\"What do I need to do after getting my tests?\">What do I need to do after getting my tests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#What_problems_am_I_likely_to_face_if_I_am_diagnosed_as_pre-diabetic\" title=\"What problems am I likely to face if I am diagnosed as pre-diabetic?\">What problems am I likely to face if I am diagnosed as pre-diabetic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#What_precautions_should_I_take_after_I_am_diagnosed_with_prediabetes\" title=\"What precautions should I take after I am diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;prediabetes?\">What precautions should I take after I am diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;prediabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#What_increases_my_risk_of_being_prediabetic\" title=\"What increases my risk of being prediabetic?\">What increases my risk of being prediabetic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-prediabetes-prevent-type-2-diabetes-now\/#BeatO_Recommends\" title=\"BeatO Recommends\">BeatO Recommends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Prediabetes is a condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Glucose is a form of sugar which your body uses for energy. Too much glucose in your blood stream can damage your body over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F582\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_tests_done_to_diagnose_prediabetes\"><\/span><strong>What are the types of tests done to diagnose&nbsp;prediabetes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the test used to diagnose it, prediabetes is also called:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)<\/em><\/strong> is a condition in which the blood glucose level is high (110mg\/dl to 125 mg\/dl) after an overnight fast, but is not high enough to be classified as diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)<\/em> <\/strong>is a condition in which the blood glucose level is high (140 to 199 mg\/dl) after a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test, but is not high enough to be classified as diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_760535113.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes test\" class=\"wp-image-9358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_760535113.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_760535113-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_760535113-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_to_do_after_getting_my_tests\"><\/span><strong>What do I need to do after getting my tests?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A person may test positive for both of the above tests.<br>\u2022 If the results are normal, you should be re-tested in 3 years if you are at risk of develping pre-diabetes. This means if you are overweight, above 40 years and physically inactive.<br>\u2022 However, if you are diagnosed as pre-diabetic, you should be tested for Type-2 diabetes every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_am_I_likely_to_face_if_I_am_diagnosed_as_pre-diabetic\"><\/span><strong>What problems am I likely to face if I am diagnosed as pre-diabetic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 You are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes in 10 years\u2019 time after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic.<br>\u2022 Similarly, you are at increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_precautions_should_I_take_after_I_am_diagnosed_with_prediabetes\"><\/span><strong>What precautions should I take after I am diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;prediabetes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since prevention of diabetes is obviously better than being diagnosed with it, it is recommended to remain proactive towards taking care of your health.<br>\u2022 Test yourself for Type-2 Diabetes every year or two.<br>\u2022 If you are overweight (that is BMI over 25) \u2013 you can reverse your pre-diabetic state through weight loss. Make healthy eating and physical activity a part of your routine.<br>\u2022 By losing at least 5 to 10% of your starting weight\u2014one can prevent or delay diabetes or even reverse pre-diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1971940844.jpg\" alt=\"prediabetes\" class=\"wp-image-9357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1971940844.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1971940844-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1971940844-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_increases_my_risk_of_being_prediabetic\"><\/span><strong>What increases my risk of being prediabetic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes and weight loss are directly proportional.<br>\u2022 Being overweight, physically inactive and above the age of 40 greatly increases your risk. In such cases, your doctor may recommend you get yourself tested for prediabetes.<br>\u2022 Exercise for diabetes is one of the most evident ways to manage healthy blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing diabetes is possible by maintaining a physically and mentally healthy routine. But even then, awareness about the following is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other factors that increase your risk even if you are younger than 40 years are if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A parent, brother, or sister who has diabetes.<br>\u2022 High blood pressure.<br>\u2022 Abnormal levels of HDL cholesterol, triglycerides or LDL cholesterol.<br>\u2022 Had gestational diabetes\u2014diabetes during pregnancy.<br>\u2022 Polycystic ovary syndrome (a condition in women)<br>\u2022 Blood vessel problems affecting your heart, brain, or legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-reversal-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetes Reversal: All You Need to Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BeatO_Recommends\"><\/span><strong>BeatO Recommends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who is at risk of being pre-diabetic should get themselves tested every 3 years. Also, regular monitoring at home using a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/34fE0wp\">glucometer<\/a> can help you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,7,32],"class_list":["post-582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-test"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=582"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19002,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582\/revisions\/19002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}