By: Dr. Shazia Israr ( Associate Editor-ICN Group )
Pre-diabetes is fasting glucose between 100mg/dl and 125mg/dl, post meal glucose above 140mg/dl and below 200mg/dl, or HbA1c of 5.7 till 6.5 per cent.
Pre-diabetes is the stage where the person affected experiences a range of diabetes development signs, the most prominent one being unstable blood-glucose levels. According to researchers, most of the people with such symptoms will end up having diabetes if they are neglected.
Diabetes is one of the most dangerous diseases that can also lead to other diseases and be proven deadly. Many patients with diabetes have been reported to develop heart diseases, kidney issues and, experience multiple organ failures.
Additionally, it is one of the hardest diseases to manage where you have to constantly watch your diet and monitor blood-sugar levels. One little mistake can create spikes in your blood sugar and cause further complications.
Fortunately, diabetes can be avoided if the symptoms of pre-diabetes are checked and taken seriously. There is a chance of 30-50% of effectively combating the disease if it is diagnosed at a stage before it starts developing.
Pre-diabetics are those patients who will end up with diabetes and its complications at some point if they do not amend their lifestyle and lose weight.
Pre-diabetes is fasting glucose between 100mg/dl and 125mg/dl, post meal glucose above 140mg/dl and below 200mg/dl, or HbA1c of 5.7 till 6.5 per cent.
Pre-diabetes is mostly seen in young corporate employees, who are usually detected with this condition during routine corporate health check-ups.
The condition can lead to complications such as increased risk of heart disease, kidney problems and even amputation.Risk factors for the condition include being overweight or obese, having a high blood pressure and being over the age of 40 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over children diagnosed with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and urged families to maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing regular physical activities and yoga.
Risk factors for Developing Prediabetes
Obesity and being overweight: It was discovered that men with a waist size greater than 40 inches, and women with a waist size larger than 35 inches in size are predisposed to Prediabetes.
Age: People over the age of 40 are at higher risk of developing Prediabetes when compared to people below the age of 40. People above age 40 are at greater risk, because the older we grow, the less frequently we exercise.
Hypertension: Increased blood pressure is a predisposing factor to various endocrine diseases such as prediabetes, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus.
Hyperlipidemia: Increased fatty acid or reduced high-density lipoprotein is one of the most common risk factors for developing Prediabetes, especially if it is combined with obesity and sedentary lifestyle.
Genetics: Individuals with a close relative with diabetes history are at a higher risk of developing Prediabetes.
Diet lifestyle: Individuals that eat a lot of junk food, unhealthy processed foods or meats, sugary beverages, soft and fizzy drinks are at a higher risk of having prediabetes.
Sedentary lifestyle: Individuals that work by sitting in one spot every day, or people with low level of physical activity are predisposed to having Prediabetes.
Altered sleep pattern: Individuals with altered sleep patterns such as people suffering from various sleep disorders, or with jobs that involve a frequent change in shifts.
What do people in diabetes prevention programs eat? The primary approach taken in reversing Prediabetes with diet and nutrition is to avoid and substitute sugary and processed food for whole food, grains, vegetables, and salad. It’s important to live an active lifestyle that includes consistent exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes daily.
1. More vegetables and fruit
2. Ditch the softdrinks
3. Plant based diets
4. Glycaemic Index
5. Drink more coffee
