“Prediabetes can be reversed if you are able to make changes in your diet and if you are able to increase your physical activity.”
“Physical activity does not have to be a complicated exercise program. It’s about getting up and starting to move. Even if that is walking five minutes a day. Start there and work your way up to 30 minutes a day,” she adds.
3. Type 2 diabetes is not inevitable. It can be prevented. By eating nutritious foods, increasing regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight, you can prevent or delay prediabetes and other serious health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
“Everyone can play an active role in their own health by eating more fruits and vegetables and engaging in more physical activities. It’s also important to talk to your doctor to confirm your diagnosis and discuss treatment options,” Dr. Harris says.
4. It can run in families. Family history plays a strong role in many health risks and prediabetes is certainly no exception. This is not only because family members are related in terms of their genes. Sometimes it’s because