Prediabetes Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention Tips.
“Borderline diabetes,” or prediabetes, is when your blood sugar is higher than normal but not quite high enough to be diabetes. Your body still produces insulin, but it’s not as effective, so your blood sugar stays elevated, a condition called insulin resistance. If you have prediabetes, you’re not alone—about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have it. The good news is, it doesn’t mean you’ll definitely get diabetes. However, without lifestyle changes, 15-30% of people with prediabetes may develop diabetes within 3-5 years. Prediabetes usually doesn’t cause symptoms, and only 20% of people know they have it.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/borderline-diabetes-know-the-signs
“Borderline diabetes,” or prediabetes, is when your blood sugar is higher than normal but not quite high enough to be diabetes. Your body still produces insulin, but it’s not as effective, so your blood sugar stays elevated, a condition called insulin resistance. If you have prediabetes, you’re not alone—about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have it. The good news is, it doesn’t mean you’ll definitely get diabetes. However, without lifestyle changes, 15-30% of people with prediabetes may develop diabetes within 3-5 years. Prediabetes usually doesn’t cause symptoms, and only 20% of people know they have it.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/borderline-diabetes-know-the-signs
Category
🛠️
LifestyleTranscript
00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about,
00:12Pre-diabetes symptoms, risk factors, and prevention tips.
00:15Borderline diabetes, or pre-diabetes, is when your blood sugar is higher than normal but not
00:20quite high enough to be diabetes. Your body still produces insulin,
00:23but it's not as effective, so your blood sugar stays elevated, a condition called insulin
00:27resistance. If you have pre-diabetes, you're not alone, about 1 in 3 adults in the US have it.
00:33The good news is, it doesn't mean you'll definitely get diabetes.
00:37However, without lifestyle changes, 15-30% of people with pre-diabetes may develop diabetes
00:42within 3-5 years. Pre-diabetes usually doesn't cause symptoms, and only 20% of people know they
00:48have it. 1. Risk factors.
00:50You're more likely to develop pre-diabetes if you're overweight, inactive, over 45,
00:55or have high blood pressure, cholesterol, a family history of diabetes, or a history of
01:00heart disease, stroke, gestational diabetes, or polycystic ovary syndrome.
01:042. Getting tested.
01:06Since pre-diabetes is silent, regular check-ups are key.
01:09Doctors often use an HbA1c test, which shows your average blood sugar over the past 3 months.
01:14An HbA1c level between 5.7 and 6.4 suggests pre-diabetes.
01:203. Potential complications.
01:22Unchecked, high blood sugar can harm your vision, nerves, kidneys, and heart,
01:26leading to serious health problems.
01:294. How to lower your risk.
01:30A study showed that modest weight loss and exercise reduce the risk of diabetes by 58%.
01:36Here's how.
01:36A. Eat a balanced diet, focus on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats.
01:43Cut down on added sugars, like in baked goods and sugary drinks.
01:47B. Stay active, aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week, like walking, swimming, or dancing.
01:54C. Manage weight, if needed, work with a doctor or dietitian to achieve a healthy weight.
01:59D. Consider medications.
02:01If you have pre-diabetes, your doctor might recommend medication like
02:04metformin to improve insulin sensitivity.
02:06Talk with your doctor before starting any lifestyle changes.
02:10With the right adjustments, you can lower your chances of developing
02:12diabetes and improve your overall health.
02:15Thanks for watching, Sunbro.
02:17Please subscribe, like, comment, and share if you find this helpful.
02:22Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.