Lack of physical activity is a serious risk factor for\u00a0prediabetes.\u00a0
Exercise is great for energy and mental health.\u00a0It\u00a0will\u00a0also lower your blood sugar by increasing\u00a0insulin sensitivity.\u00a0
Ideally,\u00a0you'll\u00a0want to have 30 to 60 minutes of\u00a0moderate physical activity at least 5 days a week\u00a0if you want to reverse the prediabetes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Lose Some Weight <\/strong> Eat Clean <\/strong> Quit Smoking <\/strong> Get Enough Sleep <\/strong> Drink More Water <\/strong> Work with a Nutrition Expert <\/strong> Eat Fewer Carbs <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Take your prescribed meds <\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pre-diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance, is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than the normal, but not so high to be labelled as diabetic. The cause of prediabetes is associated with insulin resistance.\u00a0 The following lifestyle changes can help you reverse\u00a0prediabetes and delay the onset of diabetes.\u00a0 Exercise Regularly Lack of physical […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5205,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3005"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6543,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005\/revisions\/6543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
One benefit of a regular exercise routine is that it\u00a0helps you shed excess weight.
If you're overweight, you might not have to lose\u00a0as much as you think to make a difference.\u00a0
In one study, people who had prediabetes and\u00a0lost 5% to 7% of their body weight cut their\u00a0chances of getting diabetes by 58%, researchers\u00a0found.
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One risk factor for prediabetes is a diet high in\u00a0processed foods, which have added fats,\u00a0calories, and sugar without nutritional value.\u00a0
Incorporate low fat and low-calorie foods into\u00a0your diet.\u00a0
Like vegetables, fruits with complex carbs, lean\u00a0meat and fish, whole grains etc.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you smoke, now\u2019s the time to quit.\u00a0
Many people know that smoking increases the\u00a0risk for heart disease and lung cancer.\u00a0\u00a0
Smokers are 30% to 40% more\u00a0likely to get\u00a0type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The right amount of shut-eye helps keep your\u00a0blood sugar at healthy levels.\u00a0
If you can't stay asleep, wake up too early, or\u00a0get less than 5 hours a night, you\u2019re more\u00a0likely to get diabetes.\u00a0About 7 or 8 hours a\u00a0night is ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/drinking-water-03.jpg\")
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Drinking water is another excellent way to\u00a0help reverse prediabetes and prevent type 2\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0
Water\u00a0will not\u00a0raise blood glucose levels,\u00a0which is why\u00a0it is\u00a0so beneficial to drink.\u00a0
Water helps control blood glucose levels, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also a healthy substitute for sodas and\u00a0fruit juices. Those beverages are typically high\u00a0in sugar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Knowing what to eat with prediabetes can be\u00a0tricky.\u00a0
Consult a dietician who can help you develop a\u00a0meal plan specific to your condition and offer\u00a0other practical strategies to maintain a healthy\u00a0diet.
The goal is to stabilize your blood sugar levels\u00a0and maintain a healthy weight, body image and\u00a0lifestyle for long-term health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Even if you're committed to healthy eating, it's\u00a0important to choose your carbohydrates carefully.\u00a0
You\u2019ll also want to eat fewer of certain carbs to help\u00a0reverse prediabetes.\u00a0
Include complex, unprocessed carbs like vegetables,\u00a0whole grains etc.
These carbs are rich in fiber and keep you full longer.\u00a0
They also take longer to break down, so they absorb\u00a0into your body at a slower rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/medication-03.jpg\")
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Certain drugs can help with blood sugar levels\u00a0and obesity, as well as high cholesterol and\u00a0high blood pressure.
And you\u2019re more likely to have those if you\u00a0have prediabetes.
If you do, take your medication as prescribed\u00a0-- it can improve your health and help you live\u00a0longer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0The advice\u00a0provided is intended for informational purpose\u00a0only\u00a0and\u00a0does\u00a0not\u00a0substitute\u00a0for professional medical\u00a0advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult\u00a0with\u00a0your\u00a0doctor\u00a0if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0seeking\u00a0medical advice, diagnoses,\u00a0or\u00a0treatment.\u200b<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n